Richmond vs Scarboro

Side-by-side neighbourhood data for Calgary, scored across five lenses. Updated 2026.

The short version
Choose Richmond if you want lower crime and a safer feel and its demographic profile.
Choose Scarboro if you want easier transit and daily errands.
Richmond
39
Safety
62
Property
71
Accessibility
62
Census
82
Climate
Scarboro
27
Safety
62
Property
75
Accessibility
59
Census
82
Climate

The numbers, side by side

LensRichmondScarboro
Safety39 27
Property Value62 62
Accessibility71 75
Census62 59
Climate82.3 81.77
Dot marks the higher score on that lens, not necessarily "better": priorities differ.

Frequently asked

Is Richmond or Scarboro the better overall match?
Richmond scores higher on more lenses (3 of 5) in Calgary. The right pick still depends on which lenses matter most to you.
What does Richmond score better on than Scarboro?
Richmond scores higher on safety, census, and climate.
What does Scarboro score better on than Richmond?
Scarboro scores higher on accessibility.
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