University Heights — Neighbourhood Profile & Data Dashboard

Property Assessments

University Heights’ average assessed property value of $1,859,578 sits 142% above the city-wide average of $769,559. This premium valuation reflects University Heights’ established single-family homes and estate-sized lots. Year-over-year, assessments rose +5.5%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.

The average year of construction across University Heights’ 530 properties is 1970, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.

Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).

Building Permit Activity

Since January 2024, University Heights has had 102 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $60,142,308. This includes 11 new construction permits totalling $19,690,959 in estimated investment and 1 demolition permit.

Source: City of Calgary Building Permits dataset. Permits issued since January 2024.

Community Disorder Statistics

Calgary Police Service recorded 73 disorder events in University Heights during 2024, down 28.4% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 24.6 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.

University Heights has a disorder rate well below the city average, consistent with lower-density residential communities with less commercial activity and foot traffic.

Source: Calgary Police Service Community Disorder Statistics via City of Calgary Open Data. “Disorder” includes disturbances, noise complaints, threats, and public safety incidents.

Demographics (2021 Census)

University Heights had a population of 2,965 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution skews young: 43% of residents are between 20 and 39, above the city average. This reflects University Heights’ appeal to young professionals and working-age adults.

Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.