Potential dealbreaker: Calgary, Canada
Calgary, Canada needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on climate comfort.
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Calgary, Canada needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on climate comfort.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 1,019,942 | 737,015 |
| Population Density | N/A | 8.7k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,438 ft(1,048 m) | 184 ft(56 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | N/A | $832,857 |
| Median Rent | N/A | $2,182 |
| Median Income | N/A | $116,068 |
| Rent Burden | N/A | 23% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr | 255 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 51°F | 59°F |
| Comfort Score | 26/100Challenging | 78/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 49°F | 31°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 19"(48 cm) | 46"(117 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16"(41 cm) | 5"(13 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 40 (Avg)1 days > 100 | AQI 37 (Avg)1 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 72 |
| Transit Score | N/A | 100 |
| Safety Score | 0 (Crime Index) | 53 / 100 |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.7/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal |
| Internet Access | High Broadband Country (high) | Fiber: 71%Cable: 99% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | N/A | 35.4 years |
| College Educated | N/A | 67% |
| Remote Workers | N/A | 27% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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