Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Thorncliffe
NW Calgary · Population 8,695 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Thorncliffe’s average assessed property value of $590,513 sits 23% below the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +16.2%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Thorncliffe’s 2,962 properties is 1965, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $579,054 | 2,958 | +16.2% |
| 2024 | $498,361 | 2,958 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | $455,717 | 2,959 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Thorncliffe has had 169 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $16,188,117. This includes 50 new construction permits totalling $6,987,304 in estimated investment and 12 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 409 disorder events in Thorncliffe during 2024, down 8.3% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 47.0 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Thorncliffe’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 409 | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 446 | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 514 | — |
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)
Thorncliffe had a population of 8,695 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (22%)
Ages 20–39 (26%)
Ages 40–64 (35%)
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