Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Hillhurst
NW Calgary · Population 5,475 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Hillhurst’s average assessed property value of $674,322 sits 12% below the city-wide average of $769,559. The neighbourhood’s established housing stock provides a mix of property types across a range of price points. Year-over-year, assessments rose +12.0%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Hillhurst’s 3,334 properties is 1989, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,643 | 3,323 | +12.0% |
| 2024 | $598,925 | 3,329 | +8.7% |
| 2023 | $551,241 | 3,313 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Hillhurst has had 247 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $307,016,588. This includes 79 new construction permits totalling $227,212,621 in estimated investment and 19 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 592 disorder events in Hillhurst during 2024, down 19.8% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 108.1 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Hillhurst’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 | 592 | -19.8% |
| 2023 | 738 | -20.1% |
| 2022 | 924 | — |
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)
Hillhurst had a population of 5,475 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (19%)
Ages 20–39 (36%)
Ages 40–64 (34%)
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