Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Spruce Cliff
SW Calgary · Population 4,195 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Spruce Cliff’s average assessed property value of $362,820 sits 53% 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 +18.2%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Spruce Cliff’s 2,929 properties is 1999, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368,848 | 2,912 | +18.2% |
| 2024 | $312,161 | 2,910 | +12.9% |
| 2023 | $276,505 | 2,895 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Spruce Cliff has had 82 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $12,076,254. This includes 42 new construction permits totalling $9,082,937 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 156 disorder events in Spruce Cliff during 2024, up 0.6% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 37.2 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Spruce Cliff’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 156 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 155 | -21.3% |
| 2022 | 197 | — |
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)
Spruce Cliff had a population of 4,195 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (18%)
Ages 20–39 (35%)
Ages 40–64 (31%)
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