Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Upper Mount Royal
Central Calgary · Population 2,735 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Upper Mount Royal’s average assessed property value of $2,206,479 sits 187% above the city-wide average of $769,559. This premium valuation reflects Upper Mount Royal’s established single-family homes and estate-sized lots. Year-over-year, assessments rose +11.3%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Upper Mount Royal’s 940 properties is 1959, making it one of Calgary’s most historically established communities.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,141,695 | 942 | +11.3% |
| 2024 | $1,924,499 | 940 | +11.2% |
| 2023 | $1,730,124 | 940 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Upper Mount Royal has had 87 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $18,973,791. This includes 34 new construction permits totalling $13,339,880 in estimated investment and 17 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 108 disorder events in Upper Mount Royal during 2024, down 2.7% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 39.5 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Upper Mount Royal’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 111 | -16.5% |
| 2022 | 133 | — |
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)
Upper Mount Royal had a population of 2,735 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (23%)
Ages 20–39 (25%)
Ages 40–64 (37%)
Ages 65+ (15%)
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