Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Signal Hill
SW Calgary · Population 13,000 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Signal Hill’s average assessed property value of $672,966 sits 13% below the city-wide average of $769,559. The neighbourhood’s established housing stock provides a mix of property types across a range of price points. Year-over-year, assessments rose +17.5%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Signal Hill’s 6,151 properties is 1996, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $685,746 | 6,096 | +17.5% |
| 2024 | $583,665 | 6,120 | +10.0% |
| 2023 | $530,365 | 6,089 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Signal Hill has had 157 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $27,879,799. This includes 10 new construction permits totalling $5,376,693 in estimated investment and 1 demolition permit.
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 375 disorder events in Signal Hill during 2024, down 14.2% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 28.8 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Signal Hill’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 375 | -14.2% |
| 2023 | 437 | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 492 | — |
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)
Signal Hill had a population of 13,000 in the 2021 Census. With 23% of residents aged 65 and older, Signal Hill has a mature population profile reflecting its established character and long-time homeowners.
Ages 0–19 (19%)
Ages 20–39 (20%)
Ages 40–64 (38%)
Ages 65+ (23%)
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