Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Kelvin Grove
SW Calgary · Population 1,805 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Kelvin Grove’s average assessed property value of $1,087,840 sits 41% above 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 +15.6%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Kelvin Grove’s 583 properties is 1973, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,051,397 | 585 | +15.6% |
| 2024 | $909,709 | 585 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $858,883 | 585 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Kelvin Grove has had 47 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $9,230,180. This includes 4 new construction permits totalling $1,207,386 in estimated investment and 3 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 85 disorder events in Kelvin Grove during 2024, down 41.8% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 47.1 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Kelvin Grove’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | -41.8% |
| 2023 | 146 | +29.2% |
| 2022 | 113 | — |
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)
Kelvin Grove had a population of 1,805 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (22%)
Ages 20–39 (25%)
Ages 40–64 (36%)
Ages 65+ (16%)
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