Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Highland Park
NW Calgary · Population 4,105 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Highland Park’s average assessed property value of $727,385 sits 5% 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 +18.1%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Highland Park’s 1,484 properties is 1976, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $691,080 | 1,484 | +18.1% |
| 2024 | $585,220 | 1,468 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | $535,078 | 1,449 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Highland Park has had 159 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $78,657,971. This includes 75 new construction permits totalling $77,244,688 in estimated investment and 40 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 266 disorder events in Highland Park during 2024, down 2.2% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 64.8 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Highland Park’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 266 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 272 | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 301 | — |
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)
Highland Park had a population of 4,105 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (18%)
Ages 20–39 (38%)
Ages 40–64 (32%)
Ages 65+ (12%)
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