Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Scarboro
Central Calgary · Population 1,010 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Scarboro’s average assessed property value of $941,064 sits 22% above the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +12.8%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Scarboro’s 496 properties is 1968, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $900,824 | 496 | +12.8% |
| 2024 | $798,730 | 496 | -22.9% |
| 2023 | $1,036,106 | 336 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Scarboro has had 27 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $4,160,006. This includes 8 new construction permits totalling $3,034,519 in estimated investment and 3 demolition permits.
New Construction
Renovations & Other
Demolitions
Total Investment
Source: City of Calgary Building Permits dataset. Permits issued since January 2024.
Community Disorder Statistics
Calgary Police Service recorded 39 disorder events in Scarboro during 2024, down 2.5% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 38.6 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Scarboro’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 40 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 37 | — |
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)
Scarboro had a population of 1,010 in the 2021 Census. With 28% of residents under 20, Scarboro is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.
Ages 0–19 (28%)
Ages 20–39 (18%)
Ages 40–64 (40%)
Ages 65+ (13%)
Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.
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Data Sources
- Property assessments: Current and Historical datasets
- Building permits: Building Permits dataset
- Disorder statistics: Community Disorder Statistics (Calgary Police Service)
- Demographics: 2021 Census by Community
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Last updated: April 12, 2026