Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Highwood
Calgary · Population 2,205 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Highwood’s average assessed property value of $699,598 sits 9% 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 Highwood’s 865 properties is 1965, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $685,295 | 857 | +15.1% |
| 2024 | $595,142 | 857 | +10.4% |
| 2023 | $539,022 | 848 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Highwood has had 101 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $13,231,181. This includes 48 new construction permits totalling $9,652,031 in estimated investment and 16 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 104 disorder events in Highwood during 2024, down 20.6% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 47.2 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Highwood’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104 | -20.6% |
| 2023 | 131 | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 146 | — |
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)
Highwood had a population of 2,205 in the 2021 Census. With 25% of residents under 20, Highwood is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.
Ages 0–19 (25%)
Ages 20–39 (28%)
Ages 40–64 (34%)
Ages 65+ (13%)
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