Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Acadia
SE Calgary · Population 9,915 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Acadia’s average assessed property value of $585,824 sits 24% below the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +15.9%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Acadia’s 3,810 properties is 1969, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562,513 | 3,806 | +15.9% |
| 2024 | $485,389 | 3,796 | +9.6% |
| 2023 | $442,861 | 3,792 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Acadia has had 230 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $81,388,142. This includes 82 new construction permits totalling $71,183,584 in estimated investment and 8 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 659 disorder events in Acadia during 2024, down 28.5% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 66.5 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Acadia’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 659 | -28.5% |
| 2023 | 922 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 921 | — |
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)
Acadia had a population of 9,915 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (17%)
Ages 20–39 (28%)
Ages 40–64 (36%)
Ages 65+ (19%)
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