Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) C-
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hearts Choices Thai Vegan Cafe & Store
Coffee Shop
Jugo Juice
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Good Earth
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pies Plus
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
London Fog Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ruca’s
Coffee Shop
Mythic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Railway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Patisserie du Soleil
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Club Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Trico Family Wellness Centre (formerly The Family Leisure Centre)
Water Park
Canyon Meadows Cinemas
Cinema
Gasoline Alley
Museum
In-Definite Arts
Theatre Arts
Heritage Park
Theme Park
Heritage Park
Attraction
Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
Cinema
Chinook Bowladrome
Bowling Alley
Chinook Carousel
Theme Park
Tsuut'ina Culture Museum
Museum
Landmark Cinemas 10 Shawnessy Calgary
Cinema
Food and Drink (7) A+
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Bull & Finch
Bar
Boardwalk Burgers Southland
Fast Food
Real Canadian Liquorstore
Alcohol
Booster Juice
Fast Food
The Black Swan
Bar
Made Foods
Fast Food
Meez Fast Home Cuisine
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Tommys
Fast Food
Willow Park Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Olympia Liquor
Alcohol
YumYum Mini Donuts & Frozen Yogurt
Fast Food
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Edo
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
My Donair
Fast Food
Royal Liquor Merchants
Alcohol
Safari Meat Shops
Deli
Chicken on the Way
Fast Food
Premier Liquor
Alcohol
Panago
Fast Food
Fitness (0) C-
Canyon Glen
Community Centre
Canyon Meadows Community Centre
Community Centre
Braeside Community Centre
Community Centre
Haysboro Community Hall
Community Centre
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Gym
Woodcreek Community Centre
Community Centre
WillowRidge Community Centre
Community Centre
Kingsland Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fairview Community Centre
Community Centre
Barre West Studio
Gym
Oakridge Community Centre
Community Centre
Bonavista Downs Community Hall
Community Centre
Chief Jim Starlight Centre
Community Centre
Queensland Community Centre
Community Centre
Meadowlark Park Community Hall
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
North Glenmore Park Community Association
Community Centre
Riverbend Community Centre
Community Centre
Mid-Sun Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Windsor Park Community Centre
Community Centre
Fitness Evolution
Gym
Lagree
Gym
Alberta Yoga College
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
The Box - Calgary
Grocery Store
Planet Organic Market
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Grocery Store
Urban Butcher
Butcher
COBS Bread
Bakery
Crave Cupcakes
Bakery
Springbank Cheese Co.
Cheese
North Sea Fish Market
Seafood
Canyon Meadows
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Blu Seafood & Market
Seafood
Safeway
Grocery Store
Spinelli Italian Centre Shop
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Save-on-Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Macleod Trail
Grocery Store
Cobbs
Bakery
Calgary Co-op Oakridge
Grocery Store
Polcan Meat Products & Delicatessen
Butcher
The Better Butcher
Butcher
Bootsma Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Parks (19) A+
City of Calgary Parks Depot
Park
Southwood off-leash area 2
Park
Braeside off-leash area
Park
Canova Place Park
Park
Canova Place Park
Park
Willow Park Gardens Park
Park
Jewish Community Centre grounds
Park
Sam Livingston Play Ground
Playground
Acadia Athletic Park
Park
Sam Livingston play ground
Playground
Woodview Park
Park
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Playground
Singh Hari Park
Playground
Kingsland Dry Pond
Park
Fun n' More
Playground
Lake Bonavista
Park
Chinook Park Playground
Playground
Chinook Park Playground
Playground
City of Calgary Parks, Blackfoot Depot
Park
South Glenmore Park
Park
St. Boniface School
Park
Lake Bonivista School Field
Park
Woodbine Athletic Park
Park
Kingsland Gardens Courtyard
Park
Woodborough Park
Park
Shops (2) A+
Fabutan
Beauty
Misty Meadow Flowers
Florist
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Stephanie's Kids
Clothing
Wong Ken's Jewellery
Fashion
Aldila Boutique
Clothing
Eye Electric Eyewear
Optician
Pipestone Travel Store
Clothing
In The Black Fashions
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Willow Park Hairstyling
Hairdresser
Skoah
Beauty
Ella Bella
Clothing
Clarks
Shoes
Home Treasures & More
Interior Decoration
Check Mate Shoes
Shoes
Toys R Us
Toys
Blue Moon Accessories
Clothing
Fashion Addition 14+
Clothing
Knickers 'n Lace
Clothing
Penningtons
Clothing
Dario's Barber
Hairdresser
California Tan
Beauty
Bona Nails Studio
Beauty
Scissor Works and Company
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Manchester Industrial (A+)

2. Midnapore (A+)

3. Shawnessy (A+)

4. Spruce Cliff (A+)

5. Inglewood (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.9% take public transportation in Southwood.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
Anderson
Transit Station
Southland
Transit Station
80
Bus Stop
80
Bus Stop
37
Bus Stop
90 Avenue & 14 Street SW
Bus Stop
90 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
90 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
Heritage
Transit Station
Elbow Drive SW
Bus Stop
Elbow Drive SW
Bus Stop
4577 - WB Heritage DR @ 10 ST SW
Bus Stop
Heritage Drive & Churchill Drive SW
Bus Stop
Bus Stop for Route 16
Bus Stop
Canyon Meadows
Transit Station
Heritage Park
Bus Stop
Encana
Transit Station
Heritage Park
Bus Stop
Dominion
Transit Station
Fairmount Drive
Bus Stop
Fairmount Drive
Bus Stop
Rockyview Hospital
Bus Stop
Rockyview Hospital
Bus Stop
Fish Creek–Lacombe
Transit Station
Glenmore Trail & Elbow Drive SW
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.9% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Lakeview (A+)

2. Signature Park (A+)

3. Mayland Heights (A+)

4. Parkdale (A+)

5. Signal Hill (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Southwood is 88/100 - which is 11% lower than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Valleyview (A+)

2. Fairview Industrial (A+)

3. Penbrooke Meadows (A+)

4. Abbeydale (A+)

5. Dover (A+)

crime D+

Southwood crime rates are 5,153 per 100k, which is 19% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
4,160 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
993 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Altadore (A+)

2. Aspenwoods (A+)

3. Bayview (A+)

4. Bel-Aire (A+)

5. Briar Hill (A+)

employment C+

The median income in Southwood is $76,160 - which is 20% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$76,160 D
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Hanson Ranch (A+)

2. Rosedale (A+)

3. Sundance (A+)

4. Mayfair (A+)

5. Elbow Park (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Southwood Medical
Doctor
Apple Dental Group
Dentist
Confidental
Dentist
Canyon Meadows
Dentist
AST Active Sport Therapy
Clinic
Fire Station 14 (Haysboro)
Fire Station
Dental Choice Macleod
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Elevation Chiroparctic
Doctor
Dr. Dan Migliarese D.C
Doctor
Mountain View Medical Clinic
Clinic
Advance Dental
Dentist
Dahms Chiropractic
Clinic
Braeside Medical Clinic
Clinic
Macleod Plaza Denture Clinic
Dentist
Southland Dental Centre
Dentist
Macleod Trail Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Allan Centre
Clinic
Dr. Lucia Urban
Dentist
Calgary Dental Care
Dentist
Dr. Tom Kelly - Chiropractor
Doctor
Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinica
Doctor
Medilink
Clinic
Medilink Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. G. Joseph Schwann (Endodontist)
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bonavista Downs (A+)

2. Britannia (A+)

3. Cedarbrae (A+)

4. Coventry Hills (A+)

5. Cranston (A+)

housing B

Southwood home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Bel-Aire (A+)

2. Scarboro (A+)

3. Scarboro - Sunalta West (A+)

4. Aspenwoods (A+)

5. Roxboro (A+)

schools A-

The Southwood graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Southwest Elementary Campus
St. Stephen School
Harold Panabaker School
Ethel M. Johnson School
Eugene Coste School
Canyon Meadows School
St. Gerard Bilingual School
Braeside School
St. Catherine Elementary School
Willow Park School
St. Benedict School
Robert Warren School
St. William School
Akiva Academy
Ecole de La Source
Haysboro School
Woodman School
Sam Livingston School
CLS Lord Beaverbrook Writing Centre
William Roper Hull School
Juno Beach Academy of Canadian Studies
David Thompson School
Acadia School
Nellie McClung School
Nickle School
High Schools (0) F
Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
Ecole de La Source
Bishop Grandin High School
Lord Beaverbrook High School
William Roper Hull School
FFCA South High School Campus
Henry Wise Wood High School
Third Academy Calgary South
URSA
West Island College
Many Horses High School
Tsuu T'ina Bullhead Adult Education Centre
Vista Virtual School
Calgary Home Education
Chinook Learning Services
St. Anthony
CBe - Learn
Central Memorial High School
Alternative High School
Centennial High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Chinook Park (A+)

2. Scarboro (A+)

3. Hillhurst (A+)

4. Sunnyside (A+)

5. Mission (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Royal Oak (A+)

2. Arbour Lake (A+)

3. Belmont (A+)

4. Legacy (A+)

5. Kincora (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      City of Calgary Parks Depot
      Southwood off-leash area 2
      Braeside off-leash area
      Canova Place Park
      Canova Place Park
      Willow Park Gardens Park
      Jewish Community Centre grounds
      Sam Livingston Play Ground

      Entertainment

      Trico Family Wellness Centre (formerly The Family Leisure Centre)
      Canyon Meadows Cinemas
      Gasoline Alley
      In-Definite Arts
      Heritage Park
      Heritage Park
      Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
      Chinook Bowladrome

      Food & Drink

      Liquor Depot
      Pizza Hut
      Tim Hortons
      Bull & Finch
      Boardwalk Burgers Southland
      Real Canadian Liquorstore
      Booster Juice
      The Black Swan

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwood? Of all people who commute, 12.9% take public transportation in Southwood.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Southwood? The cost of living in Southwood is 88/100 - which is 11% lower than Alberta.
      Southwood
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Calgary
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Southwood? Southwood crime rates are 5,153, which are 19% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      5,153 per 100k people

      22% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      22% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Southwood? The median income in Southwood is $76,160 which is 20% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $76,1608% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      76%19% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Southwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Acadia Dental
      Foothills Medical Centre EMERGENCY ENTRANCE
      Mayfair Diagnostics Crowfoot
      Heritage Smiles Dental
      Harvest Medicine Calgary & Alberta
      Alberta Children's Hospital
      Foothills Medical Centre
      Peter Lougheed Centre of the Calgary General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Calgary Co-op Midtown Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Tuscany Health Care Clinic
      Thorncliffe Family Clinic
      Thorncliffe Medical Centre
      Primacy Medical Clinic
      Riverbend Medical Centre
      Shawnessy Medical Clinic
      Bridlewood Medical Clinic
      Humana Medical Clinic

      B Housing

      What are Southwood home prices? Southwood home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      A- Southwood Schools

      Does Southwood have good schools? The Southwood graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      25%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      67%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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