Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Renfrew
Central Calgary · Population 6,580 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Renfrew’s average assessed property value of $574,111 sits 25% below the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +15.7%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Renfrew’s 3,722 properties is 1981, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $561,216 | 3,706 | +15.7% |
| 2024 | $485,165 | 3,688 | +8.7% |
| 2023 | $446,384 | 3,638 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Renfrew has had 255 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $55,804,439. This includes 125 new construction permits totalling $47,709,556 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 351 disorder events in Renfrew during 2024, down 8.4% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 53.3 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Renfrew’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 351 | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 383 | -8.4% |
| 2022 | 418 | — |
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)
Renfrew had a population of 6,580 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (18%)
Ages 20–39 (37%)
Ages 40–64 (35%)
Ages 65+ (10%)
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