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Downtown Commercial Core, Calgary: community guide and homes for sale

Measured from its centre, Downtown Commercial Core is 0.9 km from Calgary City Hall; the community covers 1.33 km² of southwest Calgary. It shares a boundary with Beltline, Chinatown, Downtown East Village and Downtown West End. The City groups it with its Centre City communities.

At the 2021 Census, 54% of its homes were built between 1961 and 1980; all dwellings counted were apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. That year 8,225 people lived here in 4,925 households. 8% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%); the median household income for 2020 was $51,200, against $98,000 for Calgary; households averaged 1.7 people (Calgary: 2.6).

1st Street SW, 3rd Street SW, 4th Street SW, 6th Street SW, 7th Street SW, 8th Street SW, Centre Street and City Hall CTrain stations are inside the community; 32 transit routes stop here, including 301 BRT, 302 BRT, MAX Yellow and MAX Purple. Schools inside the boundary: W.H.Cushing Workplace School. Park sites listed by the City here include Century Gardens, Devonian Gardens and Harmony Park.

This page brings together the 2021 Census profile, schools, transit and links to official crime statistics for Downtown Commercial Core, 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 Downtown Commercial Core community boundary and its streets
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); community boundaries: City of Calgary open data
  • 8,225residents (2021 Census)
  • 4,925households
  • $51,200median household income (2020)Calgary: $98,000
  • 1.7people per household (average)Calgary: 2.6
  • 8%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.
Downtown Commercial Core: Community boundary (City of Calgary open data) within Calgary.Downtown Commercial Core
  • Southwest Quadrant
  • Established City of Calgary status
  • 1st Street SW Station, 3rd Street SW Station, 4th Street SW Station, 6th Street SW Station, 7th Street SW Station, 8th Street SW Station, Centre Street Station, City Hall Station CTrain station in the community
  • 32 transit routes with stops here
  • 1 schools inside the boundary
  • 63% speak English most often at home
  • 46% 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

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Own or rentHouseholds, 2021 Census

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

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Homes and buildings

Type of homeOccupied dwellings, 2021 Census

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

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Getting around

Bus and CTrain routes with stops in the community

  • 1 Bowness/Forest Lawn
  • 2 Mount Pleasant/Killarney 17 Av SW
  • 3 Sandstone/Elbow Dr SW
  • 4 Huntington
  • 5 North Haven
  • 6 Killarney/26 Av SW
  • 7 Marda Loop
  • 10 City Hall/Southcentre
  • 13 Altadore
  • 15 Deerfoot Meadows
  • 17 Renfrew/Ramsay
  • 22 Richmond Rd SW
  • 24 Ogden
  • 62 Hidden Valley
  • 64 MacEwan
  • 66 Lakeview
  • 90 Bridgeland/University of Calgary
  • 101 Inglewood
  • 109 Harvest Hills
  • 116 Coventry Hills
  • 117 McKenzie Towne Express
  • 131 East Bow Express
  • 142 Panorama
  • 151 New Brighton Express
  • 201 Red Line
  • 202 Blue Line
  • 301 MAX Green North Pointe/ City Centre
  • 302 BRT Southeast/City Centre
  • 304 MAX Yellow Woodpark/City Centre
  • 307 MAX Purple City Centre/East Hills
  • 500 Airport Express
  • 503 Symons Valley Express

107 transit stops · Current schedules: Calgary Transit

How people get to workEmployed residents, 2021 Census

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Schools

Schools located in Downtown Commercial Core, 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
Public
W.H.Cushing Workplace SchoolUnknownCalgary Board of Education (CBE)

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 Downtown Commercial Core

Where it is. Downtown Commercial Core is an established inner-city community in southwest Calgary, about 0.9 km from City Hall, and covers 1.3 km². It borders Beltline, Chinatown, Downtown East Village and Downtown West End.

When it was built. At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (54%) had been built from 1961 to 1980. 60% were built before 1981 and 17% after 2000.

Homes. In 2021 the mix was 99% apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. 8% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%).

People. The community had 8,225 residents in 4,925 households in 2021. Households averaged 1.7 people (Calgary: 2.6), and 10% of residents were under 15.

Parks. The City lists 6 park sites here, including Harmony Park and Paget Park.

Schools. One school is inside the boundary: W.H.Cushing Workplace School (CBE). Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.

Getting around. Eight CTrain stations are inside the community, including 1st Street SW, 3rd Street SW and 4th Street SW, and 32 bus and CTrain routes stop here. In 2021, 32% of employed residents drove to work, 39% took transit and 23% walked (Calgary: 77%, 9% and 4%).

Downtown Commercial Core: frequently asked questions

Where is Downtown Commercial Core in Calgary?

Downtown Commercial Core is an established inner-city community in southwest Calgary, about 0.9 km from City Hall, and covers 1.3 km². It borders Beltline, Chinatown, Downtown East Village and Downtown West End.

What kind of homes are in Downtown Commercial Core?

In 2021 the mix was 99% apartments in buildings of five or more storeys.

Are there schools in Downtown Commercial Core?

One school is inside the boundary: W.H.Cushing Workplace School (CBE). Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.

Is there a CTrain station in Downtown Commercial Core?

Yes. Eight CTrain stations are inside the community, including 1st Street SW, 3rd Street SW and 4th Street SW, and 32 bus and CTrain routes stop here.

When was Downtown Commercial Core built?

At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (54%) had been built from 1961 to 1980. 60% were built before 1981 and 17% after 2000.

Buying in Downtown Commercial Core: our local take

As of November 3, 2026, our site shows 30 homes for sale in Downtown Commercial Core. Median asking prices: condos and apartments $312,450 (30). These are asking prices from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed, not sale prices; ask us for recent sold prices.

What we like

  • 1st Street SW station is inside the community.
  • Downtown is close: about 0.9 km from City Hall.
  • Easy without a car: 39% took transit and 23% walked to work in 2021.
  • 32 bus and CTrain routes stop in the community.

What to weigh up

  • Most homes are older (60% built before 1981), so budget for updates and a thorough inspection.
  • With 100% apartments, condo fees and the reserve fund matter as much as the price.
  • Most households rent (92%), 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.

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

You can take the CTrain from 1st Street SW station, 3rd Street SW station or 4th Street SW station. Bus routes here include route 1 (Bowness/Forest Lawn) and route 2 (Mount Pleasant/Killarney 17 Av SW). 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 an older home, budget for the inspection, a sewer line scope and the electrical panel.
  • 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 Downtown Commercial Core

Current listings as of November 3, 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 3030listings
  • Apartment / condo 30
BedroomsHomes for sale now, by number of bedrooms

There are currently 44 homes for sale in Downtown Commercial Core, Calgary on the MLS® system, and this page updates automatically every day from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed. Asking prices range from $159,000 to $1,595,000, with a median list price of $312,000. The mix includes 30 condos/apartments, 6 offices and 4 business, plus other property types. Homes range from 1 to 3 bedrooms. 4 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 Downtown Commercial Core, pull recent comparable sales and help you write a competitive offer. Want to hear about new Downtown Commercial Core listings first? Set up a free alert with Home Finder.

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Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 9:48 pm.

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