Calgary Neighbourhood Profile

Patterson

SW Calgary · Population 4,145 (2021 Census)

$648,180
Avg. Assessed Value
+18.0%
Year-over-Year
2,265
Properties
41
Permits Since 2024

Property Assessments

Patterson’s average assessed property value of $648,180 sits 16% below 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 +18.0%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.

The average year of construction across Patterson’s 2,265 properties is 1994, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.

Year Avg. Assessed Value Properties Change
2025 $665,913 2,249 +18.0%
2024 $564,274 2,264 +10.7%
2023 $509,525 2,251

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

Building Permit Activity

Since January 2024, Patterson has had 41 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $7,559,605. This includes 10 new construction permits totalling $5,226,103 in estimated investment.

10
New Construction
31
Renovations & Other
0
Demolitions
$7,559,605
Total Investment

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

Community Disorder Statistics

Calgary Police Service recorded 59 disorder events in Patterson during 2024, down 14.5% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 14.2 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.

Patterson 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 59 -14.5%
2023 69 -27.4%
2022 95

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)

Patterson had a population of 4,145 in the 2021 Census. With 23% of residents aged 65 and older, Patterson has a mature population profile reflecting its established character and long-time homeowners.

670
Ages 0–19 (16%)
1,035
Ages 20–39 (25%)
1,505
Ages 40–64 (36%)
935
Ages 65+ (23%)

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

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Data Sources

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Last updated: April 12, 2026

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