Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
West Hillhurst
Central Calgary · Population 6,635 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
West Hillhurst’s average assessed property value of $878,788 sits 14% above the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +14.3%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across West Hillhurst’s 3,155 properties is 1994, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $979,417 | 2,641 | +14.3% |
| 2024 | $857,051 | 2,651 | +9.9% |
| 2023 | $779,912 | 2,621 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, West Hillhurst has had 303 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $130,148,504. This includes 152 new construction permits totalling $119,709,810 in estimated investment and 67 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 214 disorder events in West Hillhurst during 2024, down 20.4% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 32.3 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
West Hillhurst’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 214 | -20.4% |
| 2023 | 269 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 267 | — |
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)
West Hillhurst had a population of 6,635 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (24%)
Ages 20–39 (28%)
Ages 40–64 (35%)
Ages 65+ (13%)
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