Livability Score

80
/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 (3) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ruca’s
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
London Fog Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hearts Choices Thai Vegan Cafe & Store
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mythic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jugo Juice
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Good Earth
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
In-Definite Arts
Theatre Arts
Trico Family Wellness Centre (formerly The Family Leisure Centre)
Water Park
Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
Cinema
Chinook Bowladrome
Bowling Alley
Chinook Carousel
Theme Park
Gasoline Alley
Museum
Heritage Park
Theme Park
Heritage Park
Attraction
Canyon Meadows Cinemas
Cinema
Century Bowling
Bowling Alley
Rose Diamond
Stadium
Food and Drink (21) A+
Gondola Pizza
Fast Food
ABC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Ace Liquor Discounter
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Wine Kitz
Alcohol
Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes
Fast Food
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Peanuts Public House
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Regal Beagle
Bar
King's Head Pub & Eatery
Bar
Jerusalem Shawarma
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Co-op Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
A&W
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Spirits of Willow Ridge
Alcohol
Governor's Pub & Restaurant
Bar
Fitness (1) B
Fairview Community Centre
Community Centre
WillowRidge Community Centre
Community Centre
Kingsland Community Centre
Community Centre
Barre West Studio
Gym
Haysboro Community Hall
Community Centre
Riverbend Community Centre
Community Centre
Canyon Glen
Community Centre
Canyon Meadows Community Centre
Community Centre
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Bonavista Downs Community Hall
Community Centre
Ogden 50+ Activity Centre
Community Centre
Meadowlark Park Community Hall
Community Centre
Braeside Community Centre
Community Centre
Queensland Community Centre
Community Centre
Windsor Park Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Lagree
Gym
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Gym
World Health
Gym
Woodcreek Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
One for All Fitness Southeast
Gym
North Glenmore Park Community Association
Community Centre
Parkhill Stanley Park Community Association
Community Centre
Fitness Evolution
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Les Moulins La Fayette
Bakery
Bootsma Bakery
Bakery
The Better Butcher
Butcher
Polcan Meat Products & Delicatessen
Butcher
Spinelli Italian Centre Shop
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Macleod Trail
Grocery Store
Save-on-Foods
Grocery Store
Blu Seafood & Market
Seafood
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Superstore Deerfoot Meadows
Grocery Store
Urban Butcher
Butcher
Crave Cupcakes
Bakery
M&M Food Market
Grocery Store
North Sea Fish Market
Seafood
Springbank Cheese Co.
Cheese
COBS Bread
Bakery
Yummy Russia
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Planet Organic Market
Grocery Store
The Box - Calgary
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Sobeys
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Parks (23) A+
Acadia Athletic Park
Park
Willow Park Gardens Park
Park
City of Calgary Parks, Blackfoot Depot
Park
Carburn Park
Park
Kingsland Dry Pond
Park
City of Calgary Parks Depot
Park
Singh Hari Park
Playground
Kingsland Gardens Courtyard
Park
Riverbirch Park
Park
Sam Livingston Play Ground
Playground
Sam Livingston play ground
Playground
Loomis Park
Park
Chinook Park Playground
Playground
Chinook Park Playground
Playground
Jewish Community Centre grounds
Park
2004 BP Birthplace Forest
Park
Milton Williams Memorial Park
Park
Lake Bonivista School Field
Park
Kenosee Park
Park
Holy Trinity Park
Park
St. Boniface School
Park
Krazy Monkey Indoor Playground
Playground
Klondike Park
Park
Lake Bonavista
Park
Southwood off-leash area 2
Park
Shops (34) A+
Mickey's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Acadia Food Mart
Convenience Store
Fur-to-go
Pets
Flare Styling Co.
Hairdresser
Saflo Vicii Hair Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Masterblade Barbershop
Hairdresser
Fairmont Nails & Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Esthetica Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Carnation Nail & Spa
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
L&G Barbershop
Hairdresser
Tail Blazers
Pets
Rema's Place
Hairdresser
Grower Direct
Florist
Shear Elegance
Hairdresser
Modern Nails II
Beauty
Shampooch
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
Spice Wellness Systems
Beauty
Lavish Salon
Hairdresser
Dutch Touch Florist
Florist
Dreamy Nails & Spa
Beauty
Bouclair Home
Interior Decoration
Banana Republic Factory Outlet
Clothing
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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 B

Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Acadia.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Fairmount Drive
Bus Stop
Fairmount Drive
Bus Stop
Heritage
Transit Station
Southland
Transit Station
Deerfoot Meadows
Bus Stop
Deerfoot Meadows
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
5323
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75 - 236
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
37
Bus Stop
Elbow Drive SW
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
Elbow Drive SW
Bus Stop
Anderson
Transit Station
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
36 41 75
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
4577 - WB Heritage DR @ 10 ST SW
Bus Stop
Riverbend
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.0% 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 Acadia is 88/100 - which is 12% 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+

Acadia crime rates are 5,374 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
4,338 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,036 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 Acadia is $67,482 - which is 29% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$67,482 F
Unemployment Rate
8.2% 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 (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Spark Child & Youth Psychology
Doctor
Carewell Medical Clinic & Pharmacy
Clinic
Medilink Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Medilink
Clinic
Willowside Dental
Dentist
Acadia Dental
Hospital
Heritage Smiles Dental
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dr. Lucia Urban
Dentist
Deerfoot Meadows Dental
Dentist
Dr. Darrell Kemp Orthodontist
Dentist
Optimum Wellness Centres
Clinic
Macleod Trail Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Macleod Plaza Denture Clinic
Dentist
Pinnacle Medical Centres
Clinic
Heritage Dental Centre
Dentist
Heritage Family Medical
Clinic
Heritage Denture Centre
Dentist
Calgary Police District 6 - Fairview
Police
Heritage Plaza Chiropractic & Massage Therapy
Clinic
Mountain View Medical Clinic
Clinic
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Advance Dental
Dentist
Dr. Dan Migliarese D.C
Doctor
Dental Choice Macleod
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

Acadia 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 Acadia graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
68% C+
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (9) A+
David Thompson School
Acadia School
South Middle School Campus
CLS Lord Beaverbrook Writing Centre
Ecole de La Source
St. Cecilia (Bilingual) Elementary School
Southeast Elementary Campus
St. Matthew School
Juno Beach Academy of Canadian Studies
R. T. Alderman School
Maple Ridge School
Le Roi Daniels School
Fairview School
Willow Park School
The Third Academy
URSA
Akiva Academy
West Island College-Class Afloat
St. William School
Woodman School
Eugene Coste School
Notre-Dame de la Paix
Riverbend School
Southwest Elementary Campus
St. Gerard Bilingual School
High Schools (3) A+
Lord Beaverbrook High School
Ecole de La Source
FFCA South High School Campus
Third Academy Calgary South
URSA
West Island College
Bishop Grandin High School
Henry Wise Wood High School
Vista Virtual School
Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
Calgary Home Education
St. Anthony
William Roper Hull School
Chinook Learning Services
CBe - Learn
Alternative High School
Central Memorial High School
Rundle College Academy
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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+

Acadia has an overall rating of 90% 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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Acadia Athletic Park
      Willow Park Gardens Park
      City of Calgary Parks, Blackfoot Depot
      Carburn Park
      Kingsland Dry Pond
      City of Calgary Parks Depot
      Singh Hari Park
      Kingsland Gardens Courtyard

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Gondola Pizza
      ABC Liquor Store
      Little Caesars
      Mucho Burrito
      Papa Murphy's
      Ace Liquor Discounter
      Subway
      Wine Kitz

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Acadia? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Acadia.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Acadia? The cost of living in Acadia is 88/100 - which is 12% lower than Alberta.
      Acadia
      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 Acadia? Acadia crime rates are 5,374, which are 16% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      5,374 per 100k people

      27% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      27% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Acadia? The median income in Acadia is $67,482 which is 29% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $67,48218% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      72%12% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      28% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Acadia 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 Acadia home prices? Acadia 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
      55%

      18% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Acadia Schools

      Does Acadia have good schools? The Acadia graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      24%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      68%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Acadia a good place to live? Acadia has an overall rating of 90% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      2 total surveys

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