Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Charleswood
NW Calgary · Population 3,595 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Charleswood’s average assessed property value of $891,354 sits 16% above the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +14.1%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Charleswood’s 1,334 properties is 1964, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $889,912 | 1,334 | +14.1% |
| 2024 | $779,961 | 1,332 | +9.6% |
| 2023 | $711,621 | 1,333 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Charleswood has had 118 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $12,911,068. This includes 30 new construction permits totalling $7,677,684 in estimated investment and 11 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 70 disorder events in Charleswood during 2024, down 19.5% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 19.5 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Charleswood 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 | 70 | -19.5% |
| 2023 | 87 | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 91 | — |
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)
Charleswood had a population of 3,595 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (19%)
Ages 20–39 (30%)
Ages 40–64 (31%)
Ages 65+ (20%)
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