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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) B
Euphoria Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Le Matin
Coffee Shop
Fresh Blend Coffee & Sandwich Bar
Coffee Shop
Cadence Cofee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Don't Yell at Me Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
DeVille
Coffee Shop
Lazy Monkey
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Monogram Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Alley
Coffee Shop
McCafé
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Bakery
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Coffee House Crowfoot
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Landmark Cinemas Market Mall
Cinema
Cineplex VIP Cinemas University District
Cinema
Zipline
Attraction
Skyline Luge
Attraction
Cineplex Odeon Crowfoot Crossing Cinemas
Cinema
Canada Olympic Park
Attraction
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Theatre Arts
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame
Museum
Foothills Stadium
Stadium
McMahon Stadium
Stadium
BABA'S ART Haus
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (0) D-
Big Country Liquor
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Varsity Pizza & Subs
Fast Food
Chiang Mai Thai Food
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Varsity Wine Merchant
Alcohol
Tim Hortons
Fast Food
Hexters
Bar
Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Dalhousie
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Pizza on the Fly
Fast Food
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Koya
Fast Food
Silver Wok
Fast Food
Sophie's Treats
Sweets
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Umi Sushi Express
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Lava Grill (opening soon)
Fast Food
Fitness (0) C-
Surfset YYC
Gym
Silver Springs Community Centre
Community Centre
Dalhousie Community Centre
Community Centre
Varsity Community Hall and Facilities
Community Centre
Bowness Seniors' Centre
Community Centre
Irish Cultural Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Ranchlands Community Centre
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
YYC Cycle Spin Studio
Gym
Montgomery Community Association Hall
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Edgemont Community Centre
Community Centre
Scenic Acres Community Centre
Community Centre
Arbour Lake Residents Hall
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Broadcast Hill Amenity Center
Community Centre
Parkdale Community Association
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
St. Andrew's Heights Community Hall
Community Centre
Banff Trail Community Centre
Community Centre
Wildwood Community Cente
Community Centre
SCA Community Centre
Community Centre
The Yoga Shala
Gym
Cambrian Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bowness Health Foods
Health Food
Calgary Co-op Dalhousie Centre
Grocery Store
Cookies by George
Bakery
Cinnzeo
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Stuffies Pastries (opening soon)
Bakery
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Koreana Market
Grocery Store
Goginara Meat Shop
Butcher
Prairie Mill Bread Co.
Bakery
African Choice Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
M & M Meatshop
Butcher
COBS Bread
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Brentwood
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Crowfoot
Grocery Store
M&M's Meat Shop Ltd.
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Alberta Poultry & Meats
Butcher
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Community Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
Park
Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
Park
Dale Hodges Park
Park
Digger Park
Park
Digger Park
Playground
Bowmont Park
Park
Silver Springs Park
Park
71st Street Park
Park
Monkey Around
Playground
Queen Elizabeth Park
Park
John Hextall Park
Park
MacKintosh Park
Park
Silverstone Road Park
Park
John Laurie Park
Park
W.O. Mitchell Park
Park
Beaupre Park
Park
Brenner Park
Park
Jumpstart Playground
Playground
Hathor Playground
Park
Hathor Playground
Playground
Brentwood Area 2 Off Leash Dog Park
Park
Shouldice Park
Park
Silverthorn Drive Park
Park
University Research Park
Park
Montgomery Town Square
Park
Shops (0) A+
La Belle Nails & Spa
Beauty
City Dancewear
Clothing
Filipiniana Store Grocery
Convenience Store
Victoire Esthetic
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
Normandeau Window Coverings
Furniture
Indigo
Books
StyleEnvy
Clothing
Commitments Lingerie
Clothing
Your Dollar Store With More
Discount Store
Visions Eyecare Centre
Optician
Mansour's Menswear
Clothing
Thomas & Truba
Clothing
Stephanie’s Kids
Clothing
Checkmate Shoes
Shoes
Denim & Smith Barbershops
Hairdresser
Angles Hair Design
Hairdresser
Memory Express
Electronics
Pipestone Travel Store
Clothing
Value Village
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Phamtastic Nails & Spa
Beauty
eyedesigns
Optician
Shaganappi Barber Shop
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, 4.7% take public transportation in Varsity Estates.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Dalhousie
Transit Station
NB 53 ST NW @ S. of Varsity DR
Bus Stop
Future Bus Stop
Bus Stop
5476
Bus Stop
NB 53 ST NW @ Valiant DR
Bus Stop
SB 53 ST NW @ Valiant DR
Bus Stop
Route 134
Bus Stop
40 Ave & 52 St
Bus Stop
40 Ave & 49 St
Bus Stop
Baines Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Route 9 Bus Station
Bus Stop
Stop ID: 7230
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood LRT Station
Bus Stop
Brentwood
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.7% F
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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 F

The cost of living in Varsity Estates is 109/100 - which is 9% higher than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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 A+

Varsity Estates crime rates are 1,682 per 100k, which is 74% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
1,358 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
324 crimes per 100k A+
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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 A+

The median income in Varsity Estates is $214,754 - which is 127% higher than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$214,754 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% B+
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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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Naturopathic Vitality Acupuncture And Wellness Clinic
Clinic
Horizon Dental
Dentist
Crowchild IDA
Pharmacy
One Life - Psychotherapy,
Clinic
Dr. Michael D. Kricken, Chiropractor
Doctor
Humana Medical Clinic
Doctor
Dalhousie Station Foot Clinic
Clinic
Safeway Pharmacy
Pharmacy
TransCanada Denture Clinic Ltd.
Clinic
Aesthetic Dental Studio
Dentist
Rana Respiratory Care Group
Clinic
Focus Dental
Dentist
Medicine Centre Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Greystone Family Dental
Dentist
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Fire Station 15 (Bowness)
Fire Station
Calgary Co-op Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Northland Village Dental Centre
Dentist
Northwest Calgary Hemodialysis Unit
Clinic
Harvest Medicine
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
TLC Dental Care
Dentist
Bowness Family Medical-Dental Centre
Doctor
Apex Hearing Systems Ltd.
Clinic
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 A+

Varsity Estates home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a A+
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 B+

The Varsity Estates graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (0) C-
F. E. Osborne School
Marion Carson School
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary Junior High School
West Dalhousie School
Berry Creek Community School
Silver Springs School
St. Dominic School
Dalhousie School
Thomas B Riley School
Christine Meikle School
St. Sylvester School
Varsity Acres School
Bowcroft School
Ranchlands School
W.O. Mitchell School
Ecole Terre des Jeunes
River Valley School
Our Lady of the Assumption School
St. Rita School
Simon Fraser School
Captain John Palliser School
Dr. E. W. Coffin School
Belvedere Parkway School
Terrace Road School
École du Nouveau-Monde
High Schools (0) F
Berry Creek Community School
Christine Meikle School
Calgary German Language School Society
Bowness High School
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Start Outreach
Dr. Gordon Townsend School
FFCA High School Campus
National Sport School
Robert Thirsk School
Calgary French & International School
Westmount Mid/High School
Wood's Homes School
Young Adult Program
Foothills Academy
William Aberhart High School
Chinook Winds Adventist Academy
St. Francis High School
Yufeng Chinese School
Calgary Quest School
Renert School
Greek Community 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+)

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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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Varsity Estates Area Facts

  • Varsity Estates has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Varsity Estates crime rates are 60% lower than the Calgary average
  • Cost of living in Varsity Estates is 17% higher than the Calgary average

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Varsity Estates? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
      Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
      Dale Hodges Park
      Digger Park
      Digger Park
      Bowmont Park
      Silver Springs Park
      71st Street Park

      Entertainment

      Landmark Cinemas Market Mall
      Cineplex VIP Cinemas University District
      Zipline
      Skyline Luge
      Cineplex Odeon Crowfoot Crossing Cinemas
      Canada Olympic Park
      Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
      University Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Big Country Liquor
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Liquor Depot
      Varsity Pizza & Subs
      Chiang Mai Thai Food
      Subway
      Varsity Wine Merchant

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Varsity Estates? Of all people who commute, 4.7% take public transportation in Varsity Estates.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Varsity Estates? The cost of living in Varsity Estates is 109/100 - which is 9% higher than Alberta.
      Varsity Estates
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Calgary
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Varsity Estates? Varsity Estates crime rates are 1,682, which are 74% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      1,682 per 100k people

      60% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      60% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Varsity Estates? The median income in Varsity Estates is $214,754 which is 127% higher than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $214,754161% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      49%24% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      36% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Varsity Estates a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Varsity Estates home prices? Varsity Estates 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
      89%

      32% higher than the CDN average

      B+ Varsity Estates Schools

      Does Varsity Estates have good schools? The Varsity Estates graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      60%

      138% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Varsity Estates a good place to live? Varsity Estates has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total surveys

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