Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Crescent Heights
Central Calgary · Population 6,240 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Crescent Heights’ average assessed property value of $562,875 sits 27% below the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +15.1%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Crescent Heights’ 3,500 properties is 1976, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $553,964 | 3,492 | +15.1% |
| 2024 | $481,132 | 3,509 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $454,245 | 3,276 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Crescent Heights has had 165 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $25,745,795. This includes 37 new construction permits totalling $15,998,027 in estimated investment and 32 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 742 disorder events in Crescent Heights during 2024, down 4.1% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 118.9 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Crescent Heights’ 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 | 742 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 774 | -19.0% |
| 2022 | 955 | — |
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)
Crescent Heights had a population of 6,240 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution skews young: 44% of residents are between 20 and 39, above the city average. This reflects Crescent Heights’ appeal to young professionals and working-age adults.
Ages 0–19 (12%)
Ages 20–39 (44%)
Ages 40–64 (32%)
Ages 65+ (12%)
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
