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Chinatown, Calgary: community guide and homes for sale

On the City of Calgary map, Chinatown is a 0.25 km² community in southwest Calgary, about 0.9 km from City Hall. It shares a boundary with Crescent Heights, Downtown Commercial Core, Downtown East Village and Eau Claire. The City groups it with its Centre City communities.

At the 2021 Census, the largest shares of its homes were built in the 1980s (24%) and between 2016 and 2021 (20%); 94% of dwellings are apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. That year 2,250 people lived here in 1,445 households. 26% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%); the median household income for 2020 was $54,400, against $98,000 for Calgary; the language other than English spoken most often at home was Yue (Cantonese) (22% of residents) followed by Mandarin (13%) and Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) (2%).

The nearest CTrain station is City Hall, 0.3 km from the community boundary; 5 transit routes stop here. Schools inside the boundary: Alberta Chung Wah School and Calgary Chinese Private School. City park sites in or at the edge of Chinatown include Eau Claire Plaza and Sien Lok Park.

This page brings together the 2021 Census profile, schools, transit and links to official crime statistics for Chinatown, with live homes for sale at the bottom. Every number shows its source and date in the Sources section.

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Map of the Chinatown community boundary and its streets
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); community boundaries: City of Calgary open data
  • 2,250residents (2021 Census)
  • 1,445households
  • $54,400median household income (2020)Calgary: $98,000
  • 1.6people per household (average)Calgary: 2.6
  • 26%of households own their homeCalgary: 69%
  • 0%of homes are single-detachedCalgary: 55%

Where it is

Community boundaryCommunity boundary (City of Calgary open data) within Calgary.
Chinatown: Community boundary (City of Calgary open data) within Calgary.Chinatown
  • Southwest Quadrant
  • Established City of Calgary status
  • 5 transit routes with stops here
  • 2 schools inside the boundary
  • 47% speak English most often at home
  • 54% immigrants (2021 Census)

People and households

Census figures are from 2021 and describe the community as it was then.

Age mixShare of residents, 2021 Census

ChinatownCalgary

Own or rentHouseholds, 2021 Census

ChinatownCalgary

Languages spoken most often at homeTop 5 languages other than English, share of residents, 2021 Census
Household sizePrivate households, 2021 Census

ChinatownCalgary

Homes and buildings

Type of homeOccupied dwellings, 2021 Census

ChinatownCalgary

When homes were builtOccupied dwellings by period of construction, 2021 Census

ChinatownCalgary

Getting around

Bus and CTrain routes with stops in the community

  • 2 Mount Pleasant/Killarney 17 Av SW
  • 3 Sandstone/Elbow Dr SW
  • 10 City Hall/Southcentre
  • 17 Renfrew/Ramsay
  • 500 Airport Express

4 transit stops · Current schedules: Calgary Transit

How people get to workEmployed residents, 2021 Census

ChinatownCalgary

Schools

Schools located in Chinatown, from City of Calgary open data. Designations depend on the exact address and grade and change from year to year: check the CBE school finder and the Calgary Catholic school finder before you buy.

SchoolGradesBoard / authority
Independent (private)
Alberta Chung Wah SchoolUnknownAlberta Chung Wah School Society
Calgary Chinese Private SchoolSenior HighThe Calgary Chinese Public School Society

Crime and safety data

The Calgary Police Service publishes crime and disorder statistics for every Calgary community, updated monthly, on its Community Safety Dashboard and crime map. We link to the official source rather than republishing the figures here.

Open Calgary Police Service crime statistics

Reported crime describes incidents, not the personal risk at any address. For questions about a specific street, the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line is 403-266-1234.

Sources and dates

  1. City of Calgary Open Data, Community District Boundaries (surr-xmvs). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  2. City of Calgary Open Data, 2021 Federal Census Population and Dwellings by Community (f9wk-wej9). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  3. City of Calgary Open Data, 2021 Federal Census Families and Households by Community (msjx-5ygv). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  4. The City of Calgary (2023), Community Profiles, 2021 Census of Canada (Statistics Canada, Community Data Program). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  5. Calgary Police Service, Crime Statistics and Community Safety Dashboard. Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  6. City of Calgary Open Data, Schools (fd9t-tdn2). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  7. City of Calgary Open Data, Calgary Transit Stops by Route Cross Reference (pm3p-838w). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  8. City of Calgary Open Data, Transit LRT Stations (2axz-xm4q). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  9. Active listings on bergestate.com from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed (CREA). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
  10. City of Calgary Open Data, Parks Sites (kami-qbfh). Retrieved 2026-10-30.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Calgary and the Open Government Licence – Alberta. Adapted from Statistics Canada data; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Listing data © CREA, REALTOR.ca DDF®.

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Living in Chinatown

Where it is. Chinatown is an established inner-city community in southwest Calgary, about 0.9 km from City Hall, and covers 0.2 km². It borders Crescent Heights, Downtown Commercial Core, Downtown East Village and Eau Claire.

When it was built. At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (24%) had been built from 1981 to 1990. 18% were built before 1981 and 54% after 2000.

Homes. In 2021 the mix was 94% apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. 26% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%).

People. The community had 2,250 residents in 1,445 households in 2021. Households averaged 1.6 people (Calgary: 2.6), and 7% of residents were under 15.

Parks. The City lists 5 park sites here, including Sien LOK Park.

Schools. Two schools are inside the boundary, including Alberta Chung Wah School and Calgary Chinese Private School. Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.

Getting around. 5 transit routes stop here. The nearest CTrain station is City Hall station, about 0.3 km away. In 2021, 37% of employed residents drove to work, 22% took transit and 37% walked (Calgary: 77%, 9% and 4%).

Chinatown: frequently asked questions

Where is Chinatown in Calgary?

Chinatown is an established inner-city community in southwest Calgary, about 0.9 km from City Hall, and covers 0.2 km². It borders Crescent Heights, Downtown Commercial Core, Downtown East Village and Eau Claire.

What kind of homes are in Chinatown?

In 2021 the mix was 94% apartments in buildings of five or more storeys.

Are there schools in Chinatown?

Two schools are inside the boundary, including Alberta Chung Wah School and Calgary Chinese Private School. Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.

Is there a CTrain station in Chinatown?

No. 5 transit routes stop here. The nearest CTrain station is City Hall station, about 0.3 km away.

When was Chinatown built?

At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (24%) had been built from 1981 to 1990. 18% were built before 1981 and 54% after 2000.

Buying in Chinatown: our local take

As of November 4, 2026, our site shows 25 homes for sale in Chinatown. Median asking prices: condos and apartments $329,900 (25). These are asking prices from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed, not sale prices; ask us for recent sold prices.

What we like

  • City Hall CTrain station is about 0.3 km away.
  • Downtown is close: about 0.9 km from City Hall.
  • 2 schools are inside the boundary.
  • Many homes are new: 37% were built in 2011 or later.

What to weigh up

  • With 98% apartments, condo fees and the reserve fund matter as much as the price.
  • Most households rent (74%), so expect investors as competition and check the rental rules for condos.
  • Prices vary a lot by street, home type and age, so compare recent sales on similar homes.
  • Check the land use district before you plan to build, renovate or add a suite.

Who it suits

First-time buyers, downsizers and investors looking for a condo, and anyone who wants to be close to work.

Commute and getting around

Bus routes here include route 2 (Mount Pleasant/Killarney 17 Av SW) and route 3 (Sandstone/Elbow Dr SW). The nearest CTrain station is City Hall station. City Hall is about 0.9 km away.

Before you make an offer

  • For condos and townhouses, read the reserve fund study, the bylaws and recent board minutes.
  • For a newer home, check what is left of the Alberta new home warranty and whether any deficiencies were fixed.
  • Ask for the real property report and check the land use district for the lot.
  • If there is a suite, confirm it is a legal suite with City permits.

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Homes for sale in Chinatown

Current listings as of November 4, 2026 (Mountain Time), from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed on this site. Asking prices, not sale prices. Updated daily.

Asking-price range by home typeLowest to highest asking price; the dot marks the median
What is for saleCurrent listings by type
Apartment / condo 2525listings
  • Apartment / condo 25
BedroomsHomes for sale now, by number of bedrooms

There are currently 38 homes for sale in Chinatown, Calgary on the MLS® system, and this page updates automatically every day from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed. Asking prices range from $115,000 to $2,580,000, with a median list price of $330,000. The mix includes 25 condos/apartments, 11 retails and 1 business, plus other property types. Homes range from 0 to 5 bedrooms. 3 listings came on the market in the last seven days. Use the filters below to narrow the search by price, bedrooms, bathrooms and property type. We at the Berg Estate Team, eXp Realty, can arrange showings in Chinatown, pull recent comparable sales and help you write a competitive offer. Want to hear about new Chinatown listings first? Set up a free alert with Home Finder.

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Listing data last updated November 4, 2026 5:49 am.

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