Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Saddle Ridge
NE Calgary · Population 24,365 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Saddle Ridge’s average assessed property value of $557,096 sits 28% 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 +13.9%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Saddle Ridge’s 8,693 properties is 2011, reflecting development during Calgary’s recent suburban expansion.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $566,876 | 8,599 | +13.9% |
| 2024 | $497,567 | 8,229 | +13.6% |
| 2023 | $438,184 | 7,449 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Saddle Ridge has had 1,175 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $204,939,305. This includes 604 new construction permits totalling $163,989,621 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 724 disorder events in Saddle Ridge during 2024, up 5.2% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 29.7 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Saddle Ridge’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 724 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 688 | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 601 | — |
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)
Saddle Ridge had a population of 24,365 in the 2021 Census. With 31% of residents under 20, Saddle Ridge is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.
Ages 0–19 (31%)
Ages 20–39 (33%)
Ages 40–64 (28%)
Ages 65+ (7%)
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