Livability Score

85
/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 (8) A+
Fresh Blend Coffee & Sandwich Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Don't Yell at Me Cafe
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
DeVille
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Euphoria Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lazy Monkey
Coffee Shop
Cadence Cofee
Coffee Shop
Monogram Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Alley
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Bakery
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Le Matin
Coffee Shop
On The Go
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Landmark Cinemas Market Mall
Cinema
Cineplex VIP Cinemas University District
Cinema
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Theatre Arts
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Foothills Stadium
Stadium
McMahon Stadium
Stadium
Zipline
Attraction
Skyline Luge
Attraction
Canada Olympic Park
Attraction
Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame
Museum
Cineplex Odeon Crowfoot Crossing Cinemas
Cinema
BABA'S ART Haus
Art Gallery
Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Theatre Arts
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Pumphouse Theatre
Theatre Arts
North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (30) A+
Varsity Pizza & Subs
Fast Food
Varsity Wine Merchant
Alcohol
Chiang Mai Thai Food
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Lava Grill (opening soon)
Fast Food
Edo
Fast Food
KOR Korean Street Food
Fast Food
South Street Burger
Fast Food
Hurry Curry (opening soon)
Fast Food
New York Fries
Fast Food
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
Thai Express
Fast Food
Nam Vietnamese Kitchen
Fast Food
Chachi's
Fast Food
Purdy's
Sweets
Bourbon St. Grill
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Kernels
Fast Food
Famous Wok
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Umi Express
Fast Food
Extreme Pita
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
Varsity Community Hall and Facilities
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Surfset YYC
Gym
Bowness Seniors' Centre
Community Centre
YYC Cycle Spin Studio
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Irish Cultural Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Dalhousie Community Centre
Community Centre
Montgomery Community Association Hall
Community Centre
Silver Springs Community Centre
Community Centre
Ranchlands Community Centre
Community Centre
Broadcast Hill Amenity Center
Community Centre
Parkdale Community Association
Community Centre
St. Andrew's Heights Community Hall
Community Centre
Edgemont Community Centre
Community Centre
Banff Trail Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Wildwood Community Cente
Community Centre
The Yoga Shala
Gym
Capitol Hill Community Centre
Community Centre
Scenic Acres Community Centre
Community Centre
Cambrian Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
SCA Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (4) A+
Cookies by George
Bakery
Cinnzeo
Bakery
Stuffies Pastries (opening soon)
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Prairie Mill Bread Co.
Bakery
Calgary Co-op Dalhousie Centre
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Koreana Market
Grocery Store
Goginara Meat Shop
Butcher
Bowness Health Foods
Health Food
African Choice Market
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Brentwood
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
L'apres Midi Bakery & Pastry
Bakery
Inifinity Liquor
Grocery Store
M & M Meatshop
Butcher
Alberta Poultry & Meats
Butcher
Calgary Co-op Crowfoot
Grocery Store
M&M's Meat Shop Ltd.
Grocery Store
NorthMount Plaza
Grocery Store
Parks (43) A+
Monkey Around
Playground
Dale Hodges Park
Park
University Research Park
Park
John Hextall Park
Park
Brenner Park
Park
Jumpstart Playground
Playground
Brentwood Area 2 Off Leash Dog Park
Park
Shouldice Park
Park
Central Commons Park
Park
Montgomery Town Square
Park
Hathor Playground
Park
Terrace Road School Playground
Playground
Hathor Playground
Playground
Blakiston Park
Park
Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
Park
University Athletic Park
Park
Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
Park
Montgomery Community Centre Playground
Playground
Bowmont Park
Park
Rotary Flames Park
Park
Times-Up Baseball Diamond
Park
Digger Park
Park
John Laurie Park
Park
Digger Park
Playground
Silver Springs Park
Park
Shops (65) A+
eyedesigns
Optician
Phamtastic Nails & Spa
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Clothes Horse
Clothing
Once Upon A Child
Clothing
Shaganappi Barber Shop
Hairdresser
New Expression Nails & Spa
Beauty
7-eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
Gap
Clothing
CaseMogul Phone Repairs
Electronics
Ultracuts
Hairdresser
Bell
Electronics
Pearle Vision
Optician
Stokes
Houseware
The Body Shop
Beauty
The Source
Electronics
Paper Root Studios
Gift Shop
Rogers
Electronics
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
Disney Store
Gift Shop
Le Château
Clothing
Old Navy
Clothing
Telus
Electronics
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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, 9.7% take public transportation in Varsity.
Public Transit Stops (50)
Stops & Stations A+
NB 53 ST NW @ S. of Varsity DR
Bus Stop
NB 53 ST NW @ Valiant DR
Bus Stop
40 Ave & 49 St
Bus Stop
SB 53 ST NW @ Valiant DR
Bus Stop
40 Ave & 52 St
Bus Stop
Dalhousie
Transit Station
Future Bus Stop
Bus Stop
5476
Bus Stop
Baines Bus Stop
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
Alberta Children's Hospital Station NB
Bus Stop
Alberta Children's Hospital Station SB
Bus Stop
53 65 91 408
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.7% 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 C

The cost of living in Varsity is 97/100 - which is 3% lower 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 C+

Varsity crime rates are 3,942 per 100k, which is 38% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
3,182 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
760 crimes per 100k B
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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 B+

The median income in Varsity is $89,501 - which is 5% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$89,501 C
Unemployment Rate
5.4% C-
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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 (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Focus Dental
Dentist
Medicine Centre Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Greystone Family Dental
Dentist
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
One Life - Psychotherapy,
Clinic
TLC Dental Care
Dentist
Crowchild IDA
Pharmacy
Horizon Dental
Dentist
Naturopathic Vitality Acupuncture And Wellness Clinic
Clinic
Apex Hearing Systems Ltd.
Clinic
Brentwood Dental Centre
Dentist
Northland Village Dental Centre
Dentist
Harvest Medicine
Doctor
Northwest Calgary Hemodialysis Unit
Clinic
Dr. Michael D. Kricken, Chiropractor
Doctor
Dalhousie Station Foot Clinic
Clinic
Humana Medical Clinic
Doctor
TransCanada Denture Clinic Ltd.
Clinic
Aesthetic Dental Studio
Dentist
Calgary Co-op Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rana Respiratory Care Group
Clinic
Safeway Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Bruce Hagen
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+

Varsity home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a D+
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 Varsity graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
74% B+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (6) A+
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary Junior High School
Marion Carson School
F. E. Osborne School
Varsity Acres School
Christine Meikle School
Ecole Terre des Jeunes
Captain John Palliser School
Dalhousie School
River Valley School
Simon Fraser School
St. Dominic School
Terrace Road School
Dr. E. W. Coffin School
Thomas B Riley School
Dr. Gordon Townsend School
West Dalhousie School
Berry Creek Community School
Bowcroft School
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Brentwood School
St. Luke Bilingual Elementary School
Silver Springs School
St. David's United Church
Westmount Mid/High School
St. Sylvester School
High Schools (2) B-
Christine Meikle School
Calgary German Language School Society
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Dr. Gordon Townsend School
Berry Creek Community School
FFCA High School Campus
Bowness High School
Start Outreach
Westmount Mid/High School
Wood's Homes School
Young Adult Program
Foothills Academy
William Aberhart High School
Calgary French & International School
St. Francis High School
National Sport School
Robert Thirsk School
Calgary Quest School
Greek Community School
Adolescent Day Treatment Program
Chinook Winds Adventist Academy
Westbrook Outreach
Louise Dean School
Queen Elizabeth High School
Yufeng Chinese 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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Monkey Around
      Dale Hodges Park
      University Research Park
      John Hextall Park
      Brenner Park
      Jumpstart Playground
      Brentwood Area 2 Off Leash Dog Park
      Shouldice Park

      Entertainment

      Landmark Cinemas Market Mall
      Cineplex VIP Cinemas University District
      Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
      University Theatre
      Foothills Stadium
      McMahon Stadium
      Zipline
      Skyline Luge

      Food & Drink

      Varsity Pizza & Subs
      Varsity Wine Merchant
      Chiang Mai Thai Food
      Subway
      Marble Slab Creamery
      Dairy Queen
      Lava Grill (opening soon)
      Edo

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Varsity? Of all people who commute, 9.7% take public transportation in Varsity.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      13% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Varsity? The cost of living in Varsity is 97/100 - which is 3% lower than Alberta.
      Varsity
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Calgary
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Varsity? Varsity crime rates are 3,942, which are 38% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      3,942 per 100k people

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Varsity? The median income in Varsity is $89,501 which is 5% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $89,5019% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      63%1% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Varsity 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 Varsity home prices? Varsity 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%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Varsity Schools

      Does Varsity have good schools? The Varsity graduation rate is 92% - which is 9% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      52%

      106% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      74%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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