Scenic Acres — Neighbourhood Profile & Data Dashboard

Property Assessments

Scenic Acres’ average assessed property value of $823,262 sits 7% above 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 +15.8%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.

The average year of construction across Scenic Acres’ 2,912 properties is 1991, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.

Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).

Building Permit Activity

Since January 2024, Scenic Acres has had 101 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $6,010,650. This includes 8 new construction permits totalling $467,016 in estimated investment.

Source: City of Calgary Building Permits dataset. Permits issued since January 2024.

Community Disorder Statistics

Calgary Police Service recorded 104 disorder events in Scenic Acres during 2024, down 21.8% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 13.2 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.

Scenic Acres has a disorder rate well below the city average, consistent with lower-density residential communities with less commercial activity and foot traffic.

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)

Scenic Acres had a population of 7,850 in the 2021 Census. With 23% of residents aged 65 and older, Scenic Acres has a mature population profile reflecting its established character and long-time homeowners.

Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.