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Downtown West End, Calgary: community guide and homes for sale

Measured from its centre, Downtown West End is 2.2 km from Calgary City Hall; the community covers 0.36 km² of southwest Calgary. It shares a boundary with Beltline, Downtown Commercial Core, Eau Claire and Hillhurst. The City groups it with its Centre City communities.

In the 2021 Census, 56% of its homes were built between 2001 and 2010, and all dwellings counted were apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. That year 2,825 people lived here in 1,625 households. 36% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%); households averaged 1.7 people (Calgary: 2.6); immigrants made up 46% of residents (Calgary: 33%).

Downtown West – Kerby CTrain station is inside the community; 12 transit routes stop here, including MAX Yellow. No school is inside the boundary; the closest in a straight line are Alberta Ballet School and Connaught School. Park sites listed by the City here include Cowboys Park, Formerly Millennium Park and Poetic Park.

This page brings together the 2021 Census profile, schools, transit and links to official crime statistics for Downtown West End, 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 West End community boundary and its streets
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); community boundaries: City of Calgary open data
  • 2,825residents (2021 Census)
  • 1,625households
  • $81,000median household income (2020)Calgary: $98,000
  • 1.7people per household (average)Calgary: 2.6
  • 36%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 West End: Community boundary (City of Calgary open data) within Calgary.Downtown West End
  • Southwest Quadrant
  • Established City of Calgary status
  • Downtown West – Kerby Station CTrain station in the community
  • 12 transit routes with stops here
  • 0 schools inside the boundary
  • 67% 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

  • 22 Richmond Rd SW
  • 65 Market Mall/Downtown West
  • 66 Lakeview
  • 109 Harvest Hills
  • 116 Coventry Hills
  • 117 McKenzie Towne Express
  • 131 East Bow Express
  • 142 Panorama
  • 151 New Brighton Express
  • 202 Blue Line
  • 304 MAX Yellow Woodpark/City Centre
  • 414 14 St W

15 transit stops · Current schedules: Calgary Transit

How people get to workEmployed residents, 2021 Census

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Schools

No school is located inside the community boundary. Designated schools depend on the exact address: check the CBE school finder and the Calgary Catholic school finder.

Nearest schools

The closest schools to the community boundary, in a straight line, from City of Calgary open data. Distance does not decide which school a home is designated to.

SchoolGradesBoard / authorityDistance
Alberta Ballet SchoolJunior High/Senior HighThe Alberta Ballet Company0.3 km
Connaught SchoolElementaryCalgary Board of Education (CBE)0.3 km
Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolElementaryCalgary Catholic School District0.5 km
Sunnyside SchoolElementaryCalgary Board of Education (CBE)0.6 km
Western Canada High SchoolSenior HighCalgary Board of Education (CBE)0.9 km

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 West End

Where it is. Downtown West End is an established inner-city community in southwest Calgary, about 2.2 km from City Hall, and covers 0.4 km². It borders Beltline, Downtown Commercial Core, Eau Claire and Hillhurst.

When it was built. At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (56%) had been built from 2001 to 2010. 10% were built before 1981 and 69% after 2000.

Homes. In 2021 the mix was 100% apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. 36% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%).

People. The community had 2,825 residents in 1,625 households in 2021. Households averaged 1.7 people (Calgary: 2.6), and 9% of residents were under 15.

Parks. The City lists 5 park sites here, including Cowboys Park; Formerly Millennium Park and Poetic Park.

Schools. No school is inside the boundary. The closest are Alberta Ballet School and Connaught School. Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.

Getting around. Downtown West – Kerby station is inside the community, and 12 bus and CTrain routes stop here. In 2021, 43% of employed residents drove to work, 18% took transit and 28% walked (Calgary: 77%, 9% and 4%).

Downtown West End: frequently asked questions

Where is Downtown West End in Calgary?

Downtown West End is an established inner-city community in southwest Calgary, about 2.2 km from City Hall, and covers 0.4 km². It borders Beltline, Downtown Commercial Core, Eau Claire and Hillhurst.

What kind of homes are in Downtown West End?

In 2021 the mix was 100% apartments in buildings of five or more storeys.

Are there schools in Downtown West End?

No school is inside the boundary. The closest are Alberta Ballet School and Connaught School. Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.

Is there a CTrain station in Downtown West End?

Yes. Downtown West – Kerby station is inside the community, and 12 bus and CTrain routes stop here.

When was Downtown West End built?

At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (56%) had been built from 2001 to 2010. 10% were built before 1981 and 69% after 2000.

Buying in Downtown West End: our local take

As of November 5, 2026, our site shows 34 homes for sale in Downtown West End. Median asking prices: condos and apartments $322,400 (34). These are asking prices from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed, not sale prices; ask us for recent sold prices.

What we like

  • Downtown West – Kerby station is inside the community.
  • Downtown is close: about 2.2 km from City Hall.
  • Easy without a car: 18% took transit and 28% walked to work in 2021.
  • 12 bus and CTrain routes stop in the community.

What to weigh up

  • With 100% apartments, condo fees and the reserve fund matter as much as the price.
  • There is no school inside the boundary, so plan for buses or driving.
  • Most households rent (64%), 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 Downtown West – Kerby station. Bus routes here include route 22 (Richmond Rd SW) and route 65 (Market Mall/Downtown West). City Hall is about 2.2 km away.

Before you make an offer

  • For condos and townhouses, read the reserve fund study, the bylaws and recent board minutes.
  • 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.
  • Confirm school designations and busing for the address.

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Homes for sale in Downtown West End

Current listings as of November 5, 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 3434listings
  • Apartment / condo 34
BedroomsHomes for sale now, by number of bedrooms

There are currently 39 homes for sale in Downtown West End, Calgary on the MLS® system, and this page updates automatically every day from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed. Asking prices range from $220,000 to $1,799,000, with a median list price of $322,000. The mix includes 34 condos/apartments, 2 retails and 2 offices, plus other property types. Homes range from 1 to 3 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 Downtown West End, pull recent comparable sales and help you write a competitive offer. Want to hear about new Downtown West End listings first? Set up a free alert with Home Finder.

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Listing data last updated November 5, 2026 4:31 am.

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