Vista Heights — Neighbourhood Profile & Data Dashboard

Property Assessments

Vista Heights’ average assessed property value of $521,662 sits 32% 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 +16.3%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.

The average year of construction across Vista Heights’ 647 properties is 1971, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.

Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).

Building Permit Activity

Since January 2024, Vista Heights has had 28 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $5,172,911. This includes 5 new construction permits totalling $2,751,027 in estimated investment.

Source: City of Calgary Building Permits dataset. Permits issued since January 2024.

Community Disorder Statistics

Calgary Police Service recorded 232 disorder events in Vista Heights during 2024, down 38.8% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 100.9 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.

Vista Heights’ 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.

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)

Vista Heights had a population of 2,300 in the 2021 Census. With 32% of residents under 20, Vista Heights is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.

Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.