While Calgary as a whole is an affordable city compared to other major cities across Canada, when you look at the affordability, there are, however, some fantastic places to live that can break the budget! So, what are the most expensive neighbourhoods in Calgary? Let’s take a look at the top 9 most expensive neighbourhoods in Calgary.

Do you want to view homes in these neighbourhoods? Go ahead and jump below and explore some of Calgary’s most expensive homes!

All the average price data below is from the sold values between Oct 2, 2019, to Jan 2, 2020, and the current numbers are found on our Calgary Real Estate Market page. 

Coming in at Number 9:

Bayview, Calgary

Avg Price: $1,026,667
Median Income (2016 Census): $260,339

Bayview is a small and luxurious neighbourhood that borders just south of the Glenmore Reservoir. The access to pathways, the reservoir, shopping, and getting into downtown is excellent. Bayview has about 56% of its population between the ages of 15 and 64. The age group of 65+ is typically about 10% in many other Calgary communities but is at 26% here in Bayview. It is one of those communities that once you move here, you will never want to leave — a real gem in Calgary.

Community Number 8:

Parkdale, Calgary

Avg Price: $1,036,556
Median Income (2016 Census): $109,823

Parkdale is a beautiful community that is located just below the Children's Hospital and the Foothills Hospital and borders the Bow River. The access to the river pathways which take you right into downtown is impressive. Some of the great and famous shops in the area include Lazy Loaf & Kettle. 

Community Number 7:

Upper Mount Royal, Calgary

Average Price: $1,226,786
Median Income (2016 Census): $214,282

Upper Mount Royal is a staple to Calgary. These homes are some of the oldest and most amazing homes you have seen in our city. There is true class, and elegance found when you visit this luxurious community. Sandwiched between 14 Street SW & 4 Street SW, with 17 Ave SW to the north, there isn’t anywhere you will need to go to outside of this area that can’t be found here. Some of the top restaurants like Anejo and The Coup are all within walking distance. 

Community Number 6:

Rosedale, Calgary

Average Price: $1,257,362
Median Income (2016 Census): $162,540

Rosedale is a smaller community that is just east of SAIT campus and south of 16 Ave NW. The incredible access to Kensington and places like Vendome Cafe is merely amazing. The homes in this area are exquisite and luxurious, especially those on Crescent Road NW with views of downtown and the river.

Community Number 5:

St. Andrews Heights, Calgary

Average Price: $1,336,667
Median Income (2016 Census): $101,302

If you know anything about St. Andrews Heights, it’s the incredible homes with some of the most amazing views located on Toronto Crescent NW. These modern and architecturally forward-thinking homes are straight out of magazines. The access to Crowchild Trail from this community is fantastic, and you can get anywhere you want in the city quickly.

Community Number 4:

Elbow Park, Calgary

Average Price: $1,341,563
Median Income (2016 Census): $296,866

Elbow Park is an incredible community and an affluent residential neighbourhood that follows the winding Elbow River. It is one of the oldest and wealthiest communities in the city that has within its borders the exclusive Glencoe Club. Some of the oldest and most stunning homes are found here, where you can walk anywhere for everything.

Community Number 3:

Britannia, Calgary

Average Price: $1,439,167
Median Income (2016 Census): $268,603

Britannia is an affluent neighbourhood that is bordered by Elbow Dr. SW on the east and the Elbow River on the west. With close access to downtown via Elbow Dr as well as some of the most sought after shops like Village Ice Cream and Sunterra Market all within its borders, this is a fantastic community with some amazing homes.

Now, would you believe it that we have a TIE for #1 spot for the most expensive neighbourhood in Calgary? That’s right. And in no particular order, here are your top 2 neighbourhoods in Calgary!

Bel-Aire, Calgary

Average Price: $1,490,000
Median Income (2016 Census): $401,839

Bel-Aire is a wealthy and small community with only 385 households. It is surrounded by some amazing pathways on the elbow river with access to the Glenmore Reservoir and Elbow Dr. Within walking distance to Chinook Centre. You are sure to have everything you need right at your fingertips.

Roxboro, Calgary

Average Price: $1,490,000
Median Income (2016 Census): $565,835

With the highest median income in the city at $565,000, this affluent community is sure to impress. The Elbow River flows to the north and a large park to the east, you will enjoy walking and getting outside in this fantastic community. Just across the river is everything you will need for shopping and amenities in Mission.

We trust that you have enjoyed learning more about the 9 most expensive neighbourhoods in Calgary. Feel free to browse the current homes for sale in these neighbourhoods below. 

1015 Sydenham Rd Sw, Calgary

$6,495,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 5,698 Sf

MLS® # C4274630

ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK

1212 Belavista Cr Sw, Calgary

$4,999,999 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,828 Sf

MLS® # C4285120

COLDWELL BANKER COMPLETE REAL ESTATE

717 Royal Av Sw, Calgary

$4,999,000 - 6 Beds, 7 Baths, 5,993 Sf

MLS® # C4283500

PLINTZ REAL ESTATE

Open House

1031 Durham Av Sw, Calgary

$4,750,000 - 6 Beds, 7 Baths, 5,089 Sf

MLS® # C4262383

ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK

1028 Bel-aire Dr Sw, Calgary

$4,299,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 4,134 Sf

MLS® # C4278056

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA

1339 Frontenac Av Sw, Calgary

$4,290,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 5,772 Sf

MLS® # C4275255

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

1116 Beverley Bv Sw, Calgary

$4,250,000 - 6 Beds, 8 Baths, 6,355 Sf

MLS® # C4282873

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

Open House

2305 Morrison St Sw, Calgary

$4,195,000 - 6 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,099 Sf

MLS® # C4279927

RE/MAX HOUSE OF REAL ESTATE

Open House

3924 Crestview Rd Sw, Calgary

$4,195,000 - 5 Beds, 9 Baths, 4,812 Sf

MLS® # C4270111

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

3410 9 St Sw, Calgary

$3,995,000 - 6 Beds, 9 Baths, 4,157 Sf

MLS® # C4216257

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

934 Riverdale Av Sw, Calgary

$3,795,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 4,812 Sf

MLS® # C4257555

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

3626 13 St Sw, Calgary

$3,700,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,865 Sf

MLS® # C4285745

RE/MAX HOUSE OF REAL ESTATE

416 Roxboro Rd Sw, Calgary

$3,499,000 - 6 Beds, 9 Baths, 5,880 Sf

MLS® # C4267481

CHARLES

2420 Carleton St Sw, Calgary

$3,390,000 - 6 Beds, 6 Baths, 3,796 Sf

MLS® # C4278550

ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK

1311 Cabot St Sw, Calgary

$3,388,000 - 3 Beds, 7 Baths, 5,661 Sf

MLS® # C4274888

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

New Listing

4328 Britannia Dr Sw, Calgary

$3,349,900 - 5 Beds, 7 Baths, 5,400 Sf

MLS® # C4288150

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

1110 Valois Av Sw, Calgary

$3,335,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 4,420 Sf

MLS® # C4239075

CHARLES

3015 Champlain St Sw, Calgary

$3,300,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,273 Sf

MLS® # C4271173

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA

3815 11 St Sw, Calgary

$3,200,000 - 6 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,697 Sf

MLS® # C4285748

RE/MAX HOUSE OF REAL ESTATE

1401 Prospect Av Sw, Calgary

$3,195,000 - 4 Beds, 6 Baths, 4,342 Sf

MLS® # C4253761

ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK

3027 3 St Sw, Calgary

$3,039,000 - 6 Beds, 6 Baths, 3,829 Sf

MLS® # C4278153

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

New Listing

Open House

3816 Edison Cr Sw, Calgary

$2,999,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 4,699 Sf

MLS® # C4285831

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS INC.

Open House

1213 Premier Wy Sw, Calgary

$2,995,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,607 Sf

MLS® # C4283515

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

4108 Crestview Rd Sw, Calgary

$2,995,000 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,540 Sf

MLS® # C4280952

RE/MAX FIRST

Open House

234 40 Av Sw, Calgary

$2,978,800 - 3 Beds, 6 Baths, 4,452 Sf

MLS® # C4283306

RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS

Open House

3637 13 St Sw, Calgary

$2,899,900 - 6 Beds, 7 Baths, 3,645 Sf

MLS® # C4279461

ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK

3904 4 St Sw, Calgary

$2,895,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 4,102 Sf

MLS® # C4272832

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

711 Crescent Bv Sw, Calgary

$2,850,000 - 5 Beds, 8 Baths, 4,387 Sf

MLS® # C4283107

RE/MAX LANDAN REAL ESTATE

Open House

868 Hillcrest Av Sw, Calgary

$2,795,000 - 5 Beds, 6 Baths, 3,265 Sf

MLS® # C4278531

ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK

608 Crescent Rd Nw, Calgary

$2,680,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 3,183 Sf

MLS® # C4275772

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

3819 12 St Sw, Calgary

$2,650,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,310 Sf

MLS® # C4285839

PLINTZ REAL ESTATE

1211 Colborne Cr Sw, Calgary

$2,598,000 - 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,036 Sf

MLS® # C4277944

PLINTZ REAL ESTATE

3911 Crestview Rd Sw, Calgary

$2,590,000 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,928 Sf

MLS® # C4287373

RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS

3024 7 St Sw, Calgary

$2,499,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,052 Sf

MLS® # C4285616

CENTURY 21 BAMBER REALTY LTD.

4719 Coronation Dr Sw, Calgary

$2,495,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 2,793 Sf

MLS® # C4281593

RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS

3818 7a St Sw, Calgary

$2,495,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,108 Sf

MLS® # C4272485

RE/MAX LANDAN REAL ESTATE

3810 10 St Sw, Calgary

$2,488,000 - 5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,902 Sf

MLS® # C4270105

CIR REALTY

New Listing

Open House

1804 Bay Shore Rd Sw, Calgary

$2,290,000 - 7 Beds, 6 Baths, 4,529 Sf

MLS® # C4288025

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS INC.

4327 Britannia Dr Sw, Calgary

$2,250,000 - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,748 Sf

MLS® # C4285749

RE/MAX FIRST

1524 Windsor St Nw, Calgary

$2,249,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,255 Sf

MLS® # C4282898

GREATER PROPERTY GROUP

1547 Windsor St Nw, Calgary

$2,195,000 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,361 Sf

MLS® # C4269960

CHARLES

1333 Montreal Av Sw, Calgary

$2,147,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,458 Sf

MLS® # C4275254

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA

3802 7 St Sw, Calgary

$2,125,000 - 3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,676 Sf

MLS® # C4283060

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA

4224 Britannia Dr Sw, Calgary

$2,085,000 - 5 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,017 Sf

MLS® # C4282598

REDLINE REAL ESTATE GROUP INC.

3620 8 Av Nw, Calgary

$2,000,000 - 3 Beds, 4 Baths, 3,400 Sf

MLS® # C4278312

MAXWELL CAPITAL REALTY

3430 Parkdale Bv Nw, Calgary

$1,999,900 - 4 Beds, 5 Baths, 2,501 Sf

MLS® # C4266049

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE (CENTRAL)

1135 Riverdale Av Sw, Calgary

$1,949,900 - 5 Beds, 5 Baths, 3,121 Sf

MLS® # C4281418

CENTURY 21 ELEVATE REAL ESTATE

New Listing

Open House

3618 7a St Sw, Calgary

$1,850,000 - 3 Beds, 5 Baths, 2,561 Sf

MLS® # C4288297

RE/MAX FIRST