Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Forest Lawn
SE Calgary · Population 7,230 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Forest Lawn’s average assessed property value of $548,188 sits 29% below the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +19.9%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Forest Lawn’s 2,049 properties is 1966, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $541,142 | 2,044 | +19.9% |
| 2024 | $451,494 | 2,081 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | $412,766 | 2,078 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Forest Lawn has had 194 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $46,590,172. This includes 77 new construction permits totalling $42,735,313 in estimated investment and 49 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 1,521 disorder events in Forest Lawn during 2024, down 19.1% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 210.4 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Forest Lawn’s per-capita disorder rate is well above the city average. High-density and commercial areas tend to report more disorder events due to greater foot traffic, nightlife, and public activity rather than residential safety concerns alone.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,521 | -19.1% |
| 2023 | 1,881 | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 2,117 | — |
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)
Forest Lawn had a population of 7,230 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (23%)
Ages 20–39 (27%)
Ages 40–64 (38%)
Ages 65+ (11%)
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