Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Beltline
Central Calgary · Population 25,880 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Beltline’s average assessed property value of $432,714 sits 44% 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 rose +16.2%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Beltline’s 20,078 properties is 1999, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $441,890 | 19,731 | +16.2% |
| 2024 | $380,154 | 19,777 | +9.2% |
| 2023 | $348,080 | 19,464 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Beltline has had 483 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $612,903,960. This includes 17 new construction permits totalling $390,070,623 in estimated investment and 25 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 6,955 disorder events in Beltline during 2024, up 6.9% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 268.7 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Beltline’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 | 6,955 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 6,508 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 6,448 | — |
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)
Beltline had a population of 25,880 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution skews young: 62% of residents are between 20 and 39, above the city average. This reflects Beltline’s appeal to young professionals and working-age adults.
Ages 0–19 (8%)
Ages 20–39 (62%)
Ages 40–64 (22%)
Ages 65+ (8%)
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
