University District
NORTHWESTResidential
Sits in the Northwest.
Calgary divides naturally along its NW / NE / SW / SE compass. Each quadrant carries its own grain. The dot on the right shows where University District sits in relation to downtown and the other 270 communities.
- Code
- UND
- Sector
- NORTHWEST
- Class
- Residential
- Coordinates
- 51.07386, -114.14495View on Google Maps
University District’s median assessed home value sits at $297,000, having fallen about one‑third in five years.
The area appears to be a residential pocket where home values have eased, making it more accessible, and crime trends show a notable decline. It tends to rely on adjacent communities for schools, parks and services.
- The median assessed home value is $297,000, reflecting a more affordable price point.
- Over the past five years, assessed values have fallen about one‑third, indicating improved housing affordability.
- Crime incidents fell 48.8% year‑over‑year to 21 incidents in 2024.
- The community is within 1.0 km of Fire Station 17, providing nearby emergency‑response coverage.
- University Station on the Red Line LRT lies roughly 1.7 km away, offering rapid transit access.
- No schools are located within the community boundary, so students attend schools elsewhere.
- No parks or recreational sites are inside the boundary.
- There are no bus stops within the community, limiting local transit options.
Consider if: Consider if you need schools, parks or services within walking distance.
Generated . AI-authored, grounded in the City of Calgary Open Data above. Cautious verbs and Canadian English by design. Generative AI is experimental and may contain inaccuracies — verify any fact that matters to you against the authoritative source before relying on it. Not financial or real-estate advice.
Crime, by category
and quarter.
41 total reports — trailing 4 quarters · latest 2025
Assault (Non-domestic)
8 reports · YoY 0
Break & Enter · Commercial
13 reports · YoY 11
Break & Enter · Dwelling
0 reports · YoY 0
Break & Enter · Other Premises
0 reports · YoY 0
Commercial Robbery
2 reports · YoY 2
Street Robbery
0 reports · YoY 0
Theft FROM Vehicle
6 reports · YoY 2
Theft OF Vehicle
4 reports · YoY 2
Violence 'Other' (Non-domestic)
8 reports · YoY 2
Source · Calgary Police Service. Counts are reported incidents, not convictions. Categories follow the CPS taxonomy. Domestic violence is excluded.
How does each quarter compare across years?
Each line is one year. The most-recent year is drawn in prairie-blue; earlier years fade through the blue-sky spectrum toward pale-sky. Hover for quarterly totals.
Source: Calgary Police Service. Most-serious-violation methodology; domestic violence excluded.
When is this community quieter?
Each cell counts reported crime incidents in that quarter — lighter shades read as quieter, darker as busier. Hover a cell for the exact total.
Source: Calgary Police Service. Most-serious-violation methodology; domestic violence excluded.
How has this community tracked the assessment roll?
| Class | Parcels | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-residential | 29 | $7,210,000 | $57.5K – $315.6M |
Source: City of Calgary, Current Year Property Assessments (Parcel). Values are assessed — not sale price. Assessments are produced annually and reflect estimated market value as of July 1 of the previous year.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Transit Stops + LRT Stations. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual walking time depends on routing and weather. LRT routes: Red Line (201) runs north-south, Blue Line (202) east-west; downtown stations serve both.
| School | Type | Dist. |
|---|---|---|
Renfrew Educational Services - Child Development Centre 2050 - 21 Street N.E. | Renfrew Educational Services Society · Unknown | 0.1 km |
Dr. Gordon Townsend School 28 Oki Drive NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 0.3 km |
FFCA High School Campus 2116 McKay Road N.W. | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society · Junior High/Senior High | 0.6 km |
Terrace Road School 2103 46 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 0.9 km |
Westmount Mid/High School 2215 Uxbridge Dr. N.W. | Westmount Charter School Society · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 0.9 km |
University School 3035 Utah Dr NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 0.9 km |
Foothills Academy 745 - 37 Street N.W. | Foothills Academy Society · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.1 km |
Adolescent Mental Health Services 805 37 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.3 km |
École Terre des Jeunes 3720 - 42 Street NW | The Southern Francophone Education Region · Elementary | 1.3 km |
Calgary Charter School Hub ¿ Almadina Campus 3636 Research Road NW | Almadina School Society · Junior High/Senior High | 1.5 km |
Fusion Collegiate 3636 Research Road NW | Fusion Education Association · Senior High | 1.5 km |
STEM Innovation Academy High School 3636 Research Road NW | STEM Innovation Academy Society · Senior High | 1.5 km |
Christine Meikle School 3525 50 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.6 km |
Varsity Acres School 4255 40 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.9 km |
Maria Montessori School Chief Crowfoot School Building
2605 13 Avenue NW | Maria Montessori Education Centre of Calgary, Ltd. · Elementary/Junior High | 1.9 km |
Westmount Elementary School 728 - 32 Street NW | Westmount Charter School Society · Elementary | 2.0 km |
Source: City of Calgary, Schools. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual walking time depends on routing and weather. Combines public boards (Calgary School Division, Calgary Catholic, Francophone) with private and charter networks.
The Calgary Fire Department operates 43 stations across the city, 24/7.
Source: City of Calgary, Fire Stations. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual response time depends on routing, time of day, and station availability. Stations serve multiple communities.