Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Cranston
SE Calgary · Population 20,850 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Cranston’s average assessed property value of $656,569 sits 15% below the city-wide average of $769,559. As a newer suburban community, values reflect recently constructed homes that entered the market at current construction costs. Year-over-year, assessments rose +15.0%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Cranston’s 8,929 properties is 2010, reflecting development during Calgary’s recent suburban expansion.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $676,635 | 8,832 | +15.0% |
| 2024 | $588,553 | 8,928 | +8.8% |
| 2023 | $541,086 | 8,490 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Cranston has had 392 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $27,135,835. This includes 117 new construction permits totalling $17,719,854 in estimated investment.
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 241 disorder events in Cranston during 2024, down 30.1% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 11.6 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Cranston has a disorder rate well below the city average, consistent with lower-density residential communities with less commercial activity and foot traffic.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 241 | -30.1% |
| 2023 | 345 | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 302 | — |
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)
Cranston had a population of 20,850 in the 2021 Census. With 30% of residents under 20, Cranston is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.
Ages 0–19 (30%)
Ages 20–39 (26%)
Ages 40–64 (35%)
Ages 65+ (9%)
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