Livability Score

88
/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 (1) C-
Vintage Caffeine Co.
Coffee Shop
WholeLifeGo
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Koi Fresh Fruits & Tea (University of Calgary)
Coffee Shop
Extreme Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Gus's Cafe & Pizzeria
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Hexagon Board Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Higher Ground Cafe
Coffee Shop
Weeds Cafe
Coffee Shop
Deville Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Sunflower Cafe
Coffee Shop
Regal Cat Café
Coffee Shop
Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
JusFruit
Coffee Shop
The Roasterie
Coffee Shop
Oolong Tea House
Coffee Shop
Rendezvous Cafe
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Pearl Fantasy
Coffee Shop
Pizzeria Gaga
Coffee Shop
Vendome Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Pumphouse Theatre
Theatre Arts
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Theatre Arts
McMahon Stadium
Stadium
Plaza Theatre
Cinema
Foothills Stadium
Stadium
Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Theatre Arts
BABA'S ART Haus
Art Gallery
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Theatre Arts
ENMAX Main Stage
Theatre Arts
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Nightclub
Calgary Opera
Theatre Arts
Globe Cinema
Cinema
Broken City
Nightclub
4Cats Arts Studio
Theatre Arts
Alberta Craft Gallery
Art Gallery
Alberta Craft Council
Theatre Arts
cSPACE King Edward
Theatre Arts
Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas
Cinema
Cineplex VIP Cinemas University District
Cinema
Loch Gallery
Art Gallery
Sub Rosa
Nightclub
Greta
Nightclub
The New Gallery
Art Gallery
Calgary Tower
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) C+
Co-op Wine Spirits Beer
Alcohol
Amato Gelato
Sweets
Made by Marcus
Sweets
Two House Brewing
Bar
Highlander Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Pizza 73
Fast Food
Chicken on the Way
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Royal Kabab Express
Fast Food
Spirits of Kensington
Alcohol
Tipperary's Pub
Bar
Alberta Beer Exchange
Alcohol
Kensington Wine Market
Alcohol
LICS - Leavitt's Ice Cream Shop
Sweets
Shawarma and Falafel City
Fast Food
Tailgunner Brewing Company
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dave's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Pizza 73
Fast Food
Liquor Bank
Alcohol
Winebar Kensington
Bar
Kensington Pub
Bar
Galaxy Karaoke
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
St. Andrew's Heights Community Hall
Community Centre
The Yoga Shala
Gym
Urban Athlete
Gym
Fitness Depot
Gym
Sunalta Community Association
Community Centre
Shaganappi Community Hall
Community Centre
Oranj Fitness
Gym
Parkdale Community Association
Community Centre
Spruce Cliff Community Association
Community Centre
Bow Cliff Seniors
Community Centre
Banff Trail Community Centre
Community Centre
Scarboro Community Association
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Outdoor Resource Centre
Community Centre
Capitol Hill Community Centre
Community Centre
Crete Society of Calgary
Community Centre
League
Gym
Wildwood Community Cente
Community Centre
Bankview Hall
Community Centre
Richmond Knob Hill Community Centre
Community Centre
Richmond Knob Hill Community Centre
Community Centre
Revive Lifestyle Fitness
Gym
Rosscarrock Community Hall
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Killarney Glengarry Community Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Sunterra Market
Grocery Store
St Lawrence Bagels
Bakery
Inifinity Liquor
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Peasant Cheese Shop
Cheese
Korean Bakery
Bakery
Arirang Oriental Foods
Grocery Store
Community Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Artisan Market
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Crave Cupcakes
Bakery
Sunnyside Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Midtown Market
Grocery Store
Boyd's Lobster Shop
Seafood
Global Variety Store
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kay's Food Market
Grocery Store
E-mart
Grocery Store
Bagelino's
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Jelly Modern Doughnuts
Bakery
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Parks (16) A+
Westmount Playground
Park
Grasshopper Hill
Park
Pumphouse Park
Park
Karl Baker Off-Leash Park
Park
Green Park
Park
Broadview Road & 16th Street Park
Park
Paul (Smokey) Wilkinson Park
Park
North Hill Lions Park
Park
Sunalta Park
Park
Sunalta Cottage School Park
Park
Nat Christie Park
Park
Royal Sunalta Park
Park
Riley Park
Park
Shaw Millennium Park
Park
Sunalta Wild Flower Garden
Park
Shaganppi Village Playground
Playground
Senator Patrick Burns Rock Gardens
Park
BowForth Park
Park
containR Park
Park
Nimmons Park
Park
22 Street Park
Park
Connaught Park
Park
Thomson Family Park
Park
Buckmaster Park
Park
West Eau Claire Park
Park
Shops (9) A+
Daylight Grocery
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Fairplay Pet Supply
Pets
Fairplay Wild Bird Centre
Pets
The Garrison
Hairdresser
Oasis Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Soul Food Books Etc.
Books
Oasis Flower Shop
Florist
Light House Barber Shop
Hairdresser
A Birkenstock Sandals
Shoes
Tania MediSpa
Beauty
The Goldsmiths
Fashion
One Way Foods and Deli
Convenience Store
Salon
Hairdresser
Prime Tune Shop
Bicycle
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Doodle Dogs
Pets
Splash of Fashion
Clothing
Lather Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Bell
Electronics
North Hill Shopping Centre
Mall
Pet Valu
Pets
Canary Goods
Houseware
Metro Element
Furniture
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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, 8.3% take public transportation in West Hillhurst.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
Crowchild Trail & 5 Avenue NW
Bus Stop
WB on 12th Ave NW
Bus Stop
Bus stop for routes 20, 40, 104
Bus Stop
14 Street & Kensington Road NW
Bus Stop
Lions Park
Transit Station
Lion's Park
Bus Stop
WB 16th Av NW @ 19th St NW
Bus Stop
Sunalta
Transit Station
North Hill Station (EB)
Bus Stop
EB 12 Av SW @ 18 St SW
Bus Stop
9 Avenue & 16 Street SW
Bus Stop
Bow Trail & 26 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
Shaganappi Point
Transit Station
6 Avenue & 14 Street SW
Bus Stop
EB 12 Av SW @ 16 St SW
Bus Stop
Foothills Medical Centre (EB)
Bus Stop
Banff Trail
Transit Station
SAIT/AUArts/Jubilee
Transit Station
6 Avenue & 11 Street SW
Bus Stop
Crowchild Trail & 17 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
Crowchild Trail & 17 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
Foothills Medical Centre (WB)
Bus Stop
NB Uxbridge DR @ 16 AV NW
Bus Stop
14 Street & 12 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
SB University DR @ McMahon Parking Entr
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.3% 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 F

The cost of living in West Hillhurst is 105/100 - which is 6% 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+

West Hillhurst crime rates are 2,254 per 100k, which is 65% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
1,820 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
434 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 West Hillhurst is $135,394 - which is 43% higher than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$135,394 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.3% 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 many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kensington Clinic
Clinic
Parkdale Periodontics
Clinic
Aveiro Sleep
Clinic
Cascade Prosthetic Services
Clinic
Cascade Orthotics
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Fire Station 10 (Briar Hill)
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Riley Park Health Centre
Clinic
Dentrix Dental Care
Dentist
Harvest Medicine Calgary & Alberta
Hospital
Foothills Medical Clinic
Clinic
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Foothills Medical Centre EMERGENCY ENTRANCE
Hospital
Maximum Potential Physiotherapy
Clinic
Foothills Medical Centre
Hospital
Westside Medical
Doctor
Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
Clinic
Storwick & Associates Dermatology & Laser Clinic
Clinic
Brilliant Dental Hygiene
Dentist
Preventous Collaborative Heatlh
Clinic
Calgary Co-op Midtown Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 2 (Beltline)
Fire Station
Fire Station 6 (Eau Claire)
Fire Station
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+

West Hillhurst home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a B
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 West Hillhurst graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
71% B-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (0) A+
Queen Elizabeth School
Briar Hill School
Maria Montessori School
AADAC Youth Services
Westmount Elementary School
Sunalta School
Hillhurst School
Calgary Quest School
Alex Ferguson School
Branton School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Capitol Hill School
University School
Ecole St. Pius X School
Foothills Academy
Westmount Mid/High School
Wood's Homes School
Young Adult Program
Calgary Provincial Writing Centre
Connaught School
Sunnyside School
North Point School - DSEPS
North Point School for Boys
Rosedale School
Rosscarrock School
High Schools (1) A+
Louise Dean School
Queen Elizabeth High School
Adolescent Day Treatment Program
Calgary Quest School
Greek Community School
Westbrook Outreach
Foothills Academy
Westmount Mid/High School
Wood's Homes School
Young Adult Program
North Point School - DSEPS
North Point School for Boys
Alberta Ballet School
William Aberhart High School
FFCA High School Campus
Access Academy
SCcyber E-learning Community
Western Canada High School
Dr. Gordon Townsend School
Crescent Heights High School
St. Francis High School
Calgary Chinese Private School
Swedish Language School
The Chinese Academy
Alberta Chung Wah 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 A+

West Hillhurst has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes 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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West Hillhurst Area Facts

  • West Hillhurst has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Hillhurst crime rates are 46% lower than the Calgary average
  • Cost of living in West Hillhurst is 13% higher than the Calgary average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Westmount Playground
      Grasshopper Hill
      Pumphouse Park
      Karl Baker Off-Leash Park
      Green Park
      Broadview Road & 16th Street Park
      Paul (Smokey) Wilkinson Park
      North Hill Lions Park

      Entertainment

      Pumphouse Theatre
      Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
      McMahon Stadium
      Plaza Theatre
      Foothills Stadium
      Jubilations Dinner Theatre
      BABA'S ART Haus
      Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall

      Food & Drink

      Co-op Wine Spirits Beer
      Amato Gelato
      Made by Marcus
      Two House Brewing
      Highlander Wine & Spirits
      Pizza 73
      Chicken on the Way
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Hillhurst? Of all people who commute, 8.3% take public transportation in West Hillhurst.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Hillhurst? The cost of living in West Hillhurst is 105/100 - which is 6% higher than Alberta.
      West Hillhurst
      105

      5% 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 West Hillhurst? West Hillhurst crime rates are 2,254, which are 65% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      2,254 per 100k people

      47% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      47% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Hillhurst? The median income in West Hillhurst is $135,394 which is 43% higher than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $135,39464% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      77%20% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      33% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Hillhurst 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 West Hillhurst home prices? West Hillhurst 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
      63%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      A+ West Hillhurst Schools

      Does West Hillhurst have good schools? The West Hillhurst graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      56%

      124% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      71%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Hillhurst a good place to live? West Hillhurst has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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