Cougar Ridge — Neighbourhood Profile & Data Dashboard

Property Assessments

Cougar Ridge’s average assessed property value of $771,091 sits 0% above the city-wide average of $769,559. As a newer suburban community, values reflect recently constructed homes that entered the market at current construction costs. Year-over-year, assessments rose +13.1%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.

The average year of construction across Cougar Ridge’s 2,420 properties is 2006, reflecting development during Calgary’s recent suburban expansion.

Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).

Building Permit Activity

Since January 2024, Cougar Ridge has had 82 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $7,930,104. This includes 12 new construction permits totalling $2,885,541 in estimated investment and 1 demolition permit.

Source: City of Calgary Building Permits dataset. Permits issued since January 2024.

Community Disorder Statistics

Calgary Police Service recorded 68 disorder events in Cougar Ridge during 2024, up 25.9% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 9.5 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.

Cougar Ridge has a disorder rate well below the city average, consistent with lower-density residential communities with less commercial activity and foot traffic.

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)

Cougar Ridge had a population of 7,150 in the 2021 Census. With 34% of residents under 20, Cougar Ridge is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.

Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.