Mount Royal
One of Calgary’s most prestigious inner-city addresses, Mount Royal is known for tree-lined streets, historic sandstone mansions, and estate homes just minutes from downtown and 17th Avenue.
$996,800
Detached Benchmark Price*
64
Walk Score
2.73
Months of Supply (Detached)*
*CREB® does not publish a Mount Royal-specific benchmark. Figures reflect CREB®’s City Centre district (which includes Upper and Lower Mount Royal), detached homes, June 2026. Walk Score, Transit Score, and Bike Score for Upper Mount Royal via Walk Score.
Life in Mount Royal
Mount Royal (Upper and Lower) is one of Calgary’s original prestige communities, developed over a century ago with wide, tree-lined streets and some of the city’s largest lots. Housing is dominated by detached estate and character homes, many extensively renovated or rebuilt, with easy walking access to 17th Avenue SW’s restaurants and shops and a short drive to downtown.
Who It's Right For
Established buyers and move-up families looking for a prestige inner-city address, larger lots, and mature landscaping, without giving up proximity to downtown and the 17th Avenue entertainment district.
Mount Royal Real Estate Market
CREB® reports housing statistics by district rather than by individual community, and Mount Royal falls within CREB®’s City Centre district. The figures below are the exact, most recent published numbers for that district, not estimates, so treat them as the closest available official read on the Mount Royal market.
| Metric (source, period) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Detached benchmark price (CREB® City Centre district, Jun. 2026) | $996,800 (+1.06% year-over-year) |
| Semi-detached benchmark price (CREB® City Centre district, Jun. 2026) | $971,800 (+0.19% year-over-year) |
| Months of supply, detached (City Centre district, Jun. 2026) | 2.73 months |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio, detached (City Centre district, Jun. 2026) | 57.02% |
| Walk Score (Upper Mount Royal) | 64 / 100 |
| Transit Score (Upper Mount Royal) | 52 / 100 |
| Bike Score (Upper Mount Royal) | 72 / 100 |
Source: CREB® June 2026 monthly stats package (City Centre district); Walk Score. Figures update monthly, contact me for the latest numbers or a custom Mount Royal market report.
Who Lives in Mount Royal
According to the 2021 Census of Canada (City of Calgary Community Profiles), 2,735 residents lived in Upper Mount Royal, compared with 1,291,790 across Calgary. 16% of residents are aged 0 to 14, close to the citywide rate of 18%, and 16% are aged 65+, above the citywide rate of 13%.
21% of Upper Mount Royal households spend 30% or more of their income on shelter, below the citywide rate of 23%, and 16% of residents are immigrants, well below the citywide rate of 33%. Median household income before tax was $196,000 in Upper Mount Royal versus $98,000 citywide, among the highest of any Calgary community, and 95% of residents speak English most often at home, compared with 75% citywide.
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles, Upper Mount Royal (2021 Census of Canada).
Pros
- One of Calgary’s most prestigious inner-city addresses, with mature trees, wide lots, and historic sandstone architecture
- Walk Score of 64 and Bike Score of 72 (Upper Mount Royal), with 17th Avenue SW restaurants and shops within easy reach
- Median household income of $196,000 (2021 Census), among the highest of any Calgary community, signalling strong long-term value retention
- Minutes from downtown, the Beltline, and Mission without the density of a high-rise neighbourhood
Cons
- Detached benchmark price of $996,800 (CREB® City Centre district, Jun. 2026) puts entry-level purchases well above the citywide detached benchmark of $750,500
- Many homes are century-old, so buyers should budget for renovation, foundation, or knob-and-tube electrical updates on unrenovated properties
- Limited condo or lower-maintenance housing options for buyers wanting to downsize within the community
- Street parking can be tight around 17th Avenue on busy evenings