Calgary Neighbourhood Profile

Erlton

Central Calgary · Population 1,280 (2021 Census)

$397,554
Avg. Assessed Value
+16.7%
Year-over-Year
1,157
Properties
34
Permits Since 2024

Property Assessments

Erlton’s average assessed property value of $397,554 sits 48% 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 +16.7%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.

The average year of construction across Erlton’s 1,157 properties is 1996, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.

Year Avg. Assessed Value Properties Change
2025 $407,456 1,151 +16.7%
2024 $349,257 1,154 +10.5%
2023 $316,032 1,142

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

Building Permit Activity

Since January 2024, Erlton has had 34 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $75,382,648. This includes 9 new construction permits totalling $4,862,962 in estimated investment and 6 demolition permits.

9
New Construction
19
Renovations & Other
6
Demolitions
$75,382,648
Total Investment

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

Community Disorder Statistics

Calgary Police Service recorded 144 disorder events in Erlton during 2024, up 22.0% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 112.5 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.

Erlton’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 144 +22.0%
2023 118 +28.3%
2022 92

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)

Erlton had a population of 1,280 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.

170
Ages 0–19 (13%)
475
Ages 20–39 (37%)
480
Ages 40–64 (38%)
160
Ages 65+ (12%)

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

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Data Sources

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Data is provided “as is” and may contain errors or omissions. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the City of Calgary.

Last updated: April 12, 2026

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