Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Walden
SE Calgary · Population 7,650 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Walden’s average assessed property value of $560,578 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 +12.7%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Walden’s 3,994 properties is 2016, marking it as one of Calgary’s newest communities.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $569,493 | 3,948 | +12.7% |
| 2024 | $505,123 | 3,766 | +15.4% |
| 2023 | $437,598 | 3,732 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Walden has had 430 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $59,186,549. This includes 205 new construction permits totalling $49,500,067 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 156 disorder events in Walden during 2024, down 8.8% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 20.4 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Walden 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 | 156 | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 171 | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 181 | — |
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)
Walden had a population of 7,650 in the 2021 Census. With 28% of residents under 20, Walden is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.
Ages 0–19 (28%)
Ages 20–39 (36%)
Ages 40–64 (30%)
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