Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Downtown East Village
Central Calgary · Population 3,140 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Downtown East Village’s average assessed property value of $405,807 sits 47% below the city-wide average of $769,559. The lower average reflects a high concentration of condominiums and multi-family units, which carry lower individual assessed values than detached homes. Year-over-year, assessments declined -3.5%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Downtown East Village’s 2,866 properties is 2010, reflecting development during Calgary’s recent suburban expansion.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $429,952 | 2,868 | -3.5% |
| 2024 | $445,707 | 2,539 | +13.1% |
| 2023 | $394,158 | 2,543 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Downtown East Village has had 55 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $24,568,940. This includes 3 new construction permits totalling $14,730,150 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 2,294 disorder events in Downtown East Village during 2024, down 12.3% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 730.6 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Downtown East Village’s per-capita disorder rate is well above the city average. High-density and commercial areas tend to report more disorder events due to greater foot traffic, nightlife, and public activity rather than residential safety concerns alone.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,294 | -12.3% |
| 2023 | 2,615 | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 2,307 | — |
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)
Downtown East Village had a population of 3,140 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution skews young: 56% of residents are between 20 and 39, above the city average. This reflects Downtown East Village’s appeal to young professionals and working-age adults.
Ages 0–19 (7%)
Ages 20–39 (56%)
Ages 40–64 (22%)
Ages 65+ (14%)
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