Calgary Communities

Calgary is divided into 8 real estate districts by CREB®. Each has its own character, price range, and lifestyle. Find yours — then find your home.

Calgary's 8 Real Estate Districts

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) divides the city into 8 districts. Click any district on the legend below to explore communities and live listings.

2025 CREB Calgary Community Map showing all 8 real estate districts

Source: CREB® 2025 Community Map · City Centre · West · NW · North · NE · East · SE · South

Southeast Calgary South Calgary West Calgary Northwest Calgary North Calgary Northeast Calgary East Calgary City Centre Calgary

Explore by District

Each district has its own personality, price point, and lifestyle. Start here — then go deeper.

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City Centre

Calgary's inner city — walkable, vibrant, and full of character. Beltline, Mission, Inglewood, Kensington, Bridgeland and 50+ established communities.

Beltline · Mission · Inglewood · Kensington · Bridgeland · Marda Loop · East Village
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West

Mountain views, luxury estates, and master-planned communities on Calgary's western edge. The closest you can get to Banff without leaving the city.

Aspen Woods · Springbank Hill · Signal Hill · West Springs · Cougar Ridge · Discovery Ridge
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Northwest

Home to the University of Calgary, Foothills Hospital, and some of Calgary's most established and beloved neighbourhoods. Hillhurst to Tuscany.

Varsity · Brentwood · Dalhousie · Edgemont · Tuscany · Arbour Lake · Hillhurst
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North

Calgary's fastest-growing corridor — award-winning new communities, great highway access, and strong value north of Nose Hill Park.

Evanston · Livingston · Carrington · Sage Hill · Kincora · Nolan Hill · Glacier Ridge
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Northeast

Calgary's most multicultural district, airport access, and the city's best value for detached homes. Skyview Ranch, Cornerstone, and Saddle Ridge lead the growth.

Saddle Ridge · Skyview Ranch · Cornerstone · Homestead · Taradale · Martindale
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East

Calgary's most affordable residential district with strong community character. Forest Lawn, Dover, and Penbrooke Meadows offer excellent value close to downtown.

Forest Lawn · Dover · Penbrooke Meadows · Albert Park · Radisson Heights · Applewood Park
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Southeast

Three lake communities, Fish Creek Park, South Health Campus, and some of Calgary's most sought-after family neighbourhoods — from Mahogany to McKenzie Towne.

Mahogany · Auburn Bay · Cranston · McKenzie Towne · Legacy · Seton · Copperfield
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South

Affordable family living, major retail corridors, and fast-growing new communities south of Fish Creek. Great value with strong amenities.

Shawnessy · Somerset · Millrise · Silverado · Yorkville · Belmont · Alpine Park
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Calgary by the Numbers

Facts about the city you're buying into. Source: Statistics Canada, City of Calgary, Conference Board of Canada — 2024/2025 data.

1.4M
City Population
Calgary proper · 2024 estimate
38
Median Age
One of Canada's youngest major cities
$107K
Median Household Income
Highest among Canada's major cities
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Below national average · 2024
36%
Post-Secondary Degree Holders
Among highest-educated cities in Canada
0
Provincial Income Tax
Alberta has no provincial income tax
3rd
Largest City in Canada
Passed Montreal in growth trajectory
90min
Drive to Banff
Mountains are genuinely part of life here
800km
Pathway Network
Largest urban pathway system in North America
300+
Sunny Days Per Year
More sunshine than Miami
$592K
Benchmark Home Price
All property types · CREB® Dec 2024
3
Major Post-Secondary Institutions
U of C · SAIT · Mount Royal University

Key Industries

Energy & Oil and Gas · Financial Services · Technology (fastest growing) · Agriculture & Agri-food · Transportation & Logistics · Film & Creative Industries · Health Sciences · Construction

Calgary vs Vancouver vs Toronto

Relocating from another major Canadian city? Here's what the numbers actually look like side by side.

Metric 📍 Calgary AB Vancouver BC Toronto ON
Benchmark Home Price ~$592,000 ~$1,172,000 ~$1,061,000
Price Per Sq Ft (detached) ~$350–$420 ~$900–$1,200 ~$700–$950
Land Transfer Tax on $600K Purchase ~$650 AB
Title reg. fee only — no LTT
~$10,000 BC PTT ~$8,475 ON province
~$16,950 City of Toronto
Land Transfer Tax on $1M Purchase ~$1,050 AB
Title reg. fee only — no LTT
~$18,000 BC PTT ~$16,475 ON province
~$32,950 City of Toronto
Provincial Income Tax None Yes — up to 20.5% Yes — up to 13.16%
Median Household Income ~$107,000 ~$90,000 ~$88,000
Average Commute Time ~26 min ~34 min ~42 min
Population Growth 2021–2024 (CMA) +~15% +~8% +~7%
GDP Growth 2021–2024 (Province) +~17% (Alberta) +~8% (BC) +~8% (Ontario)
Tech Sector Job Growth 2021–2024 +61% +5% +15%
Drive to Major Mountains 90 min to Banff ~2 hrs to Whistler 4+ hrs to any ski

Sources: CREB®, REBGV, TRREB — benchmark prices 2024; Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey May 2024 — commute times & population (CMA); Statistics Canada Provincial GDP 2024 — GDP growth; CBRE Scoring Tech Talent 2025 — tech sector; Official provincial tax schedules — LTT calculations. All figures approximate.

~$1,050
Calgary AB
Title reg. fee on a $1M home
No land transfer tax — ever in Alberta
$18,000
Vancouver BC
BC Property Transfer Tax on a $1M home
$32,950
Toronto ON
Ontario ($16,475) + Toronto municipal ($16,475)
on a $1M home — paid by buyer at closing

In Calgary that money stays in your pocket — or goes toward your down payment. Outside Toronto city limits, Ontario LTT alone is ~$16,475 on a $1M purchase.

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