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Thorncliffe, Calgary: community guide and homes for sale
On the City of Calgary map, Thorncliffe is a 3.27 km² community in northwest Calgary, about 6.5 km from City Hall. Bordering communities: Greenview, Highland Park, Highwood and Huntington Hills.
In the 2021 Census, 57% of its homes were built between 1961 and 1980, and the main dwelling types are single-detached houses (51%) and row houses (townhouses) (23%). That year 8,695 people lived here in 3,610 households. The median household income for 2020 was $73,500, against $98,000 for Calgary; 58% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%); the language other than English spoken most often at home was Yue (Cantonese) (5% of residents) followed by Mandarin (2%) and Arabic (1%).
The nearest CTrain station is University, 3.3 km from the community boundary; 15 transit routes stop here, including 301 BRT. Schools inside the boundary: Colonel Sanders School, Thorncliffe School and Corpus Christi School. Park sites listed by the City here include Egert's Park, Laycock Park and Tweed Park.
This page brings together the 2021 Census profile, schools, transit and links to official crime statistics for Thorncliffe, with live homes for sale at the bottom. Every number shows its source and date in the Sources section.
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- 8,695residents (2021 Census)
- 3,610households
- $73,500median household income (2020)Calgary: $98,000
- 2.4people per household (average)Calgary: 2.6
- 58%of households own their homeCalgary: 69%
- 51%of homes are single-detachedCalgary: 55%
Where it is
- Northwest Quadrant
- Established City of Calgary status
- 15 transit routes with stops here
- 3 schools inside the boundary
- 78% speak English most often at home
- 29% immigrants (2021 Census)
People and households
Census figures are from 2021 and describe the community as it was then.
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Homes and buildings
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Getting around
Bus and CTrain routes with stops in the community
- 2 Mount Pleasant/Killarney 17 Av SW
- 3 Sandstone/Elbow Dr SW
- 4 Huntington
- 5 North Haven
- 20 Heritage Station/Northmount Dr N
- 32 Huntington/Sunridge
- 47 Sandstone
- 62 Hidden Valley
- 64 MacEwan
- 109 Harvest Hills
- 116 Coventry Hills
- 142 Panorama
- 301 MAX Green North Pointe/ City Centre
- 500 Airport Express
- 503 Symons Valley Express
52 transit stops · Current schedules: Calgary Transit
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Schools
Schools located in Thorncliffe, 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.
| School | Grades | Board / authority |
|---|---|---|
| Public | ||
| Colonel Sanders School | Elementary | Calgary Board of Education (CBE) |
| Thorncliffe School | Elementary | Calgary Board of Education (CBE) |
| Catholic | ||
| Corpus Christi School | Elementary | Calgary Catholic School District |
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
- City of Calgary Open Data, Community District Boundaries (surr-xmvs). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, 2021 Federal Census Population and Dwellings by Community (f9wk-wej9). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, 2021 Federal Census Families and Households by Community (msjx-5ygv). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- The City of Calgary (2023), Community Profiles, 2021 Census of Canada (Statistics Canada, Community Data Program). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- Calgary Police Service, Crime Statistics and Community Safety Dashboard. Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, Schools (fd9t-tdn2). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, Calgary Transit Stops by Route Cross Reference (pm3p-838w). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- City of Calgary Open Data, Transit LRT Stations (2axz-xm4q). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- Active listings on bergestate.com from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed (CREA). Retrieved 2026-10-30.
- 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 Thorncliffe
Where it is. Thorncliffe is an established inner-city community in northwest Calgary, about 6.5 km from City Hall, and covers 3.3 km². It borders Greenview, Highland Park, Highwood and Huntington Hills.
When it was built. At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (57%) had been built from 1961 to 1980. 91% were built before 1981 and 2% after 2000.
Homes. In 2021 the mix was 51% single-detached houses, 23% row houses and 9% semi-detached houses. 58% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%).
People. The community had 8,695 residents in 3,610 households in 2021. Households averaged 2.4 people (Calgary: 2.6), and 17% of residents were under 15.
Parks. The City lists 36 park sites here, including Egert’s Park and Laycock Park.
Schools. Three schools are inside the boundary, including Colonel Sanders School (CBE), Thorncliffe School (CBE) and Corpus Christi School (Calgary Catholic). Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.
Getting around. 15 transit routes stop here. The nearest CTrain station is University station, about 3.3 km away. In 2021, 72% of employed residents drove to work, 10% took transit and 4% walked (Calgary: 77%, 9% and 4%).
Thorncliffe: frequently asked questions
Where is Thorncliffe in Calgary?
Thorncliffe is an established inner-city community in northwest Calgary, about 6.5 km from City Hall, and covers 3.3 km². It borders Greenview, Highland Park, Highwood and Huntington Hills.
What kind of homes are in Thorncliffe?
In 2021 the mix was 51% single-detached houses, 23% row houses and 9% semi-detached houses.
Are there schools in Thorncliffe?
Three schools are inside the boundary, including Colonel Sanders School (CBE), Thorncliffe School (CBE) and Corpus Christi School (Calgary Catholic). Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.
Is there a CTrain station in Thorncliffe?
No. 15 transit routes stop here. The nearest CTrain station is University station, about 3.3 km away.
When was Thorncliffe built?
At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (57%) had been built from 1961 to 1980. 91% were built before 1981 and 2% after 2000.
Buying in Thorncliffe: our local take
As of November 4, 2026, our site shows 19 homes for sale in Thorncliffe. Median asking prices: detached houses $635,000 (11); semi-detached and duplexes $435,680 (3); townhouses $318,950 (4); condos and apartments $170,000 (1). These are asking prices from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed, not sale prices; ask us for recent sold prices.
What we like
- 3 schools are inside the boundary.
- Green space: the City lists 36 park sites here.
- A real mix of homes: single-detached houses, row houses and semi-detached houses.
- 15 bus and CTrain routes stop in the community.
What to weigh up
- Most homes are older (91% built before 1981), so budget for updates and a thorough inspection.
- Infill building continues on older lots, so expect construction nearby at some point.
- The nearest CTrain station is about 3.3 km away.
- Prices vary a lot by street, home type and age, so compare recent sales on similar homes.
Who it suits
Buyers who want a choice of home types in one community: first-time buyers in a townhouse or condo, and families in a detached or semi-detached home.
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 University station. City Hall is about 6.5 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 Thorncliffe
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.
- Detached house 11
- Semi-detached / duplex 3
- Townhouse (row) 4
- Apartment / condo 1
There are currently 20 homes for sale in Thorncliffe, Calgary on the MLS® system, and this page updates automatically every day from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed. Asking prices range from $170,000 to $859,000, with a median list price of $575,000. The mix includes 11 houses, 4 townhomes and 3 duplexes, plus other property types. Homes range from 2 to 7 bedrooms. 2 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 Thorncliffe, pull recent comparable sales and help you write a competitive offer. Want to hear about new Thorncliffe listings first? Set up a free alert with Home Finder.
$275,000
406 Blackthorn Road Northeast
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 923 sq ft
Listed by CIR Realty
$859,000
2 Simons Crescent Northwest
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 6 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,424 sq ft
Listed by Grand Realty
$575,000
5635 Travis Crescent Northeast
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,091 sq ft
Listed by CIR Realty
$435,680
6013 Trollinger Street Northeast
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,138 sq ft
Listed by eXp Realty
$325,000
6207 Beaver Dam Way Northeast
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 702 sq ft
Listed by Real Broker
$288,000
6420 4A Street Northeast
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 880 sq ft
Listed by Grand Realty
$649,900
275 Northmount Drive Northwest
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 5 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,070 sq ft
Listed by eXp Realty
$589,900
6216 Thornaby Way Northwest
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,126 sq ft
Listed by Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
$725,000
5031 Trelle Drive Northeast
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,066 sq ft
Listed by RE/MAX House of Real Estate
$649,900
5603 Trelle Drive Northeast
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,000 sq ft
Listed by Grand Realty
$697,000
6031 Thornbank Drive Northwest
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,185 sq ft
Listed by Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
$629,900
5428 Centre A Street Northeast
Thorncliffe, Calgary
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 912 sq ft
Listed by RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
Listing data last updated November 4, 2026 6:48 pm.
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