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Calgary is a highly-rated community (4.8/5 from 552 reviews) known for top-tier schools (4.8/5), family-friendly atmosphere (4.6/5), and a reasonable commute to downtown (25–35 min). Safety is rated 4.5/5 with active neighborhood watch programs. Pedestrian-friendliness scores 4.2/5, cycling 4.0/5, and transit 4.5/5. The housing market offers diverse options from entry-level to luxury, and residents frequently praise the parks (4.6/5), amenities, and community events. See all 10 FAQs below ↓
Condos, apartments and Calgary condominiums Sales in May reached 858 units, a year-over-year gain of 36 per cent and high enough to cause year-to-date sales to rise by four per cent for a new record high. Stronger sales were possible thanks to the recent gains in new listings. There were 1,025 new listings in May, a year-over-year gain of eight per cent. Despite the gain in new listings, the sales-to-new listings ratio remained high at 84 per cent, preventing any significant shift in inventory levels. As a result, inventory levels remained 23 per cent lower than what was available in the market in May 2022. The rising sales and low inventories kept the months of supply low at just over one month.
Persistently tight conditions drove further price gains in May. The unadjusted benchmark price reached $298,600, a monthly gain of over one per cent and a year-over-year gain of nearly 11 per cent. The recent growth has finally caused unadjusted apartment condominium prices to return to 2014 levels. Unlike other areas, not all districts reported a new record high price. The only areas to report a full recovery were the North, North West, West and South East districts. Overall year-over-year price growth ranged from a high of 16 per cent in the North District to a low of 10 per cent growth in the City Centre.
| Category | Rating | Reviews | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Livability | 4.7 / 5 | 552 | Weighted average of all resident ratings |
| Pedestrian-friendly | 4/5 | 37 | How easy it is to get around on foot |
| Cycling-friendly | 4/5 | 29 | How bike-friendly the streets are |
| Transit | 4/5 | 52 | Access to buses, trains, and subways |
| Car-friendly | 4/5 | 47 | How easy it is to drive and park |
| Groceries | 4/5 | 61 | How close grocery stores are |
| Shopping | 4/5 | 48 | Shops and retail within reach |
| Cafés | 4/5 | 33 | Coffee shops and casual spots nearby |
| Restaurants | 4/5 | 57 | Places to eat out close by |
| Nightlife | 5/5 | 26 | Bars and evening spots in the area |
| High schools | 4/5 | 39 | Access to nearby high schools |
| Primary schools | 4/5 | 45 | Access to nearby elementary schools |
| Daycares | 4/5 | 31 | Childcare options close by |
| Quiet | 4/5 | 55 | How calm and low-noise the area is |
| Vibrant | 4/5 | 42 | How lively and busy it feels |
| Parks | 4/5 | 63 | Green space and parks nearby |
| Wellness | 4/5 | 36 | Gyms and health spots in reach |
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Trusted local data & guides for Calgary:
Safety: 4.5/5 – Active watch, low crime
Schools: 4.8/5 – Highly-rated
Housing Market: 4.7/5 – Diverse options
Commute: 4.6/5 – 25-35 min
Family-Friendly: 4.6/5 – Parks, events
Amenities: 4.3/5 – Shopping, dining
Diversity: 4.2/5 – Mixed demographics
Jobs: 4.3/5 – Local centers
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