Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Chinatown
Central Calgary · Population 2,250 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Chinatown’s average assessed property value of $421,173 sits 45% 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 +8.8%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Chinatown’s 1,617 properties is 2003, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $454,635 | 1,609 | +8.8% |
| 2024 | $417,719 | 1,618 | +8.1% |
| 2023 | $386,300 | 1,609 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Chinatown has had 49 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $9,541,099.
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 169 disorder events in Chinatown during 2024, up 2.4% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 75.1 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Chinatown’s 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 | 169 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 165 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 158 | — |
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)
Chinatown had a population of 2,250 in the 2021 Census. With 29% of residents aged 65 and older, Chinatown has a mature population profile reflecting its established character and long-time homeowners.
Ages 0–19 (9%)
Ages 20–39 (37%)
Ages 40–64 (25%)
Ages 65+ (29%)
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