Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Bowness
NW Calgary · Population 10,770 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Bowness’ average assessed property value of $692,275 sits 10% 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 +18.2%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Bowness’ 4,140 properties is 1975, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $653,359 | 4,102 | +18.2% |
| 2024 | $552,829 | 4,102 | +11.5% |
| 2023 | $495,600 | 4,071 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Bowness has had 625 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $123,645,151. This includes 307 new construction permits totalling $109,129,119 in estimated investment and 133 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 888 disorder events in Bowness during 2024, down 10.5% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 82.5 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Bowness’ per-capita disorder rate sits above the city average, which can reflect a mix of commercial activity, transit corridors, or higher-density housing in the area.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 888 | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 992 | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 1,147 | — |
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)
Bowness had a population of 10,770 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (19%)
Ages 20–39 (31%)
Ages 40–64 (34%)
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