Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Elbow Park
SW Calgary · Population 3,285 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Elbow Park’s average assessed property value of $2,090,517 sits 172% above the city-wide average of $769,559. This premium valuation reflects Elbow Park’s established single-family homes and estate-sized lots. Year-over-year, assessments rose +13.5%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Elbow Park’s 1,238 properties is 1962, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,986,124 | 1,234 | +13.5% |
| 2024 | $1,749,204 | 1,237 | +10.1% |
| 2023 | $1,588,282 | 1,236 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Elbow Park has had 129 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $23,642,338. This includes 37 new construction permits totalling $14,721,338 in estimated investment and 21 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 73 disorder events in Elbow Park during 2024, down 3.9% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 22.2 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Elbow Park 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 | 73 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 76 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 79 | — |
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)
Elbow Park had a population of 3,285 in the 2021 Census. With 29% of residents under 20, Elbow Park is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.
Ages 0–19 (29%)
Ages 20–39 (16%)
Ages 40–64 (38%)
Ages 65+ (17%)
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