Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Patterson
SW Calgary · Population 4,145 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
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.
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 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.
Ages 0–19 (16%)
Ages 20–39 (25%)
Ages 40–64 (36%)
Ages 65+ (23%)
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
