West Hillhurst
CENTREResidential
Sits in the Centre.
Calgary divides naturally along its NW / NE / SW / SE compass. Each quadrant carries its own grain. The dot on the right shows where West Hillhurst sits in relation to downtown and the other 270 communities.
- Code
- WHL
- Sector
- CENTRE
- Class
- Residential
- Coordinates
- 51.05508, -114.11516View on Google Maps
West Hillhurst’s median assessed home value sits at $822,000, up nearly 30% over five years.
An established centre‑area neighbourhood with higher‑priced homes and a growing tax base, complemented by a modest selection of schools and a varied park network. Police incidents have fallen sharply, contributing to a calmer streetscape.
- Median residential assessed value is $822,000, reflecting strong centre‑area property values.
- The community contains five parks, including a regional park and a culturally significant site.
- One community centre provides local services and amenities.
- Police incidents dropped 40.8% year‑over‑year to 84 in 2024, indicating improved safety.
- Twenty‑nine bus stops and an LRT station within 1.4 km support transit access.
- No elementary schools are located inside the boundary, requiring younger students to attend elsewhere.
- Theft from vehicle and break‑enter offences remain the most common crime categories.
- The nearest fire station is 1.5 km away, which may affect response times compared to closer stations.
Consider if: Consider if you need elementary schools within walking distance.
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Crime, by category
and quarter.
76 total reports — trailing 4 quarters · latest 2025
Assault (Non-domestic)
8 reports · YoY 0
Break & Enter · Commercial
10 reports · YoY 6
Break & Enter · Dwelling
8 reports · YoY 2
Break & Enter · Other Premises
26 reports · YoY 12
Commercial Robbery
0 reports · YoY 4
Street Robbery
0 reports · YoY 0
Theft FROM Vehicle
14 reports · YoY 1
Theft OF Vehicle
8 reports · YoY 2
Violence 'Other' (Non-domestic)
2 reports · YoY 4
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 | 124 | $1,390,000 | $7.5K – $13.7M |
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. |
|---|---|---|
Louise Dean School 120 23 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Senior High | 0.2 km |
Madeleine D' Houet Bilingual School 108 - 22 Street N.W. | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division · Junior High | 0.3 km |
Queen Elizabeth School 402 18 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 0.9 km |
Queen Elizabeth High School 512 18 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Junior High/Senior High | 0.9 km |
Briar Hill School 1233 21 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 0.9 km |
Maria Montessori School Chief Crowfoot School Building
2605 13 Avenue NW | Maria Montessori Education Centre of Calgary, Ltd. · Elementary/Junior High | 1.0 km |
AADAC Youth Services 1005 - 17 Street N.W. | The Calgary School Division · Unknown | 1.2 km |
Westmount Elementary School 728 - 32 Street NW | Westmount Charter School Society · Elementary | 1.2 km |
Sunalta School 536 Sonora Ave SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.6 km |
Hillhurst School 1418 7 Ave NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.6 km |
Calgary Quest School 3405 Spruce Drive S.W. c/o Spruce Cliff Elementary | Calgary Quest Children's Society · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.6 km |
Adolescent Mental Health Services 805 37 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 1.7 km |
Greek Community School 1 Tamarac Crescent S.W. | Hellenic Society of Calgary and District · Senior High | 1.7 km |
Alex Ferguson School 1704 26 St SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.8 km |
Branton School 2103 20 St NW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary/Junior High | 1.9 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.
| Name | Type | Area |
|---|---|---|
Briar Hill Escarpment | Community Park | — |
Calgary United Soccer Assoc | Subneighbourhood Park | — |
Grand Trunk Park | Subneighbourhood Park | — |
Memorial Pathway 1 | Regional Park | — |
West Hillhurst Cmty Assoc Bowview Pool | Neighbourhood Park | — |
Source: City of Calgary, Parks Sites. Categories follow Calgary's planning hierarchy — from Regional parks at the city scale down to Sub-neighbourhood green-space pockets. Operational entries (depots, non-park assets) are excluded. Areas computed from each site's polygon at sync time.
| Place | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| West Hillhurst Community Centre | Community Centre | 1940 6 AV NW |
Source: City of Calgary, Community Services. Includes community centres, libraries, hospitals, courts, attractions, social-development centres and visitor info points whose address falls inside the community boundary.
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.