Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Cornerstone
NE Calgary · Population 6,190 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Cornerstone’s average assessed property value of $564,038 sits 27% 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 +15.1%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Cornerstone’s 5,903 properties is 2020, marking it as one of Calgary’s newest communities.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $588,312 | 5,072 | +15.1% |
| 2024 | $511,086 | 4,457 | +12.3% |
| 2023 | $455,310 | 3,453 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Cornerstone has had 2,236 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $465,474,778. This includes 1,350 new construction permits totalling $411,069,414 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 262 disorder events in Cornerstone during 2024, up 51.4% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 42.3 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Cornerstone’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 262 | +51.4% |
| 2023 | 173 | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 192 | — |
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)
Cornerstone had a population of 6,190 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution skews young: 45% of residents are between 20 and 39, above the city average. This reflects Cornerstone’s appeal to young professionals and working-age adults.
Ages 0–19 (32%)
Ages 20–39 (45%)
Ages 40–64 (20%)
Ages 65+ (3%)
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
