Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Legacy
SE Calgary · Population 8,000 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Legacy’s average assessed property value of $509,983 sits 34% 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 +13.4%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Legacy’s 6,044 properties is 2018, marking it as one of Calgary’s newest communities.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $514,527 | 5,543 | +13.4% |
| 2024 | $453,810 | 5,022 | +10.3% |
| 2023 | $411,434 | 4,028 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Legacy has had 984 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $299,543,720. This includes 639 new construction permits totalling $279,799,933 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 191 disorder events in Legacy during 2024, down 16.6% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 23.9 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Legacy 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 | 191 | -16.6% |
| 2023 | 229 | +43.1% |
| 2022 | 160 | — |
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)
Legacy had a population of 8,000 in the 2021 Census. With 27% of residents under 20, Legacy is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.
Ages 0–19 (27%)
Ages 20–39 (39%)
Ages 40–64 (28%)
Ages 65+ (6%)
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