Evanston
Evanston is a young, fast-growing community in Calgary’s Symons Valley area. You’ll find newer detached homes and row houses, quick access to Stoney Trail, and one of the youngest populations in the city.
$640,200
Detached Benchmark Price*
26
Walk Score
29
Bike Score
*CREB® doesn’t publish a benchmark just for Evanston. This number is for detached homes in CREB®’s North district as of September 2026. Walk Score, Transit Score and Bike Score are from Walk Score.
Life in Evanston
Evanston is part of the Symons Valley growth area in northwest Calgary. Panorama Hills and Hidden Valley are across Stoney Trail to the southeast, and Sage Hill is to the west. It’s newer than the established communities to the south, with modern detached homes and townhomes, and ponds and wetlands built right into the neighbourhood.
Who It's Right For
It’s a great fit for young families who want a newer home, and for buyers who want easy Stoney Trail access to the rest of the city without paying inner-city prices.
Evanston Real Estate Market
CREB® reports its stats by district, not by individual community, and Evanston is part of CREB®’s North district. The numbers below are the latest published figures for that district. They’re not my estimates, and they’re the closest official read you can get on the Evanston market.
| Metric (source, period) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Detached benchmark price (CREB® North district, Sept. 2026) | $640,200 (−3.80% year-over-year) |
| Row/townhouse benchmark price (CREB® North district, Sept. 2026) | $373,400 (−7.25% year-over-year) |
| Semi-detached benchmark price (CREB® North district, Sept. 2026) | $484,100 (−1.57% year-over-year) |
| Apartment/condo benchmark price (CREB® North district, Sept. 2026) | $298,400 (−9.02% year-over-year) |
| Months of supply, detached (North district, Sept. 2026) | 3.19 months |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio, detached (North district, Sept. 2026) | 58.72% |
| Walk Score | 26 / 100 |
| Transit Score | 40 / 100 |
| Bike Score | 29 / 100 |
Source: CREB® September 2026 monthly stats package (North district); Walk Score. These numbers update every month, so reach out if you want the latest or a custom Evanston market report. You can compare it to Calgary’s other neighbourhoods in my community guide, or start browsing homes on the Buy page.
Who Lives in Evanston
According to the 2021 Census of Canada (City of Calgary Community Profiles), 18,710 people lived in Evanston, compared with 1,291,790 across Calgary. It’s one of the youngest communities I cover. 28% of residents are 0 to 14 years old, well above the citywide rate of 18%, and just 5% are 65 or older, compared with 13% citywide.
24% of Evanston households spend 30% or more of their income on housing, close to the citywide rate of 23%. 41% of residents are immigrants, above the citywide rate of 33%. The median household income before tax was $127,000 in Evanston versus $98,000 citywide, and 71% of residents speak English most often at home, compared with 75% citywide.
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles, Evanston (2021 Census of Canada).
Pros
- One of the youngest populations in Calgary, with 28% of residents aged 0 to 14 versus 18% citywide
- Newer homes than most of the northwest, with modern designs and pathways and ponds built in
- A median household income of $127,000, well above the $98,000 citywide number
- Quick access to Stoney Trail for getting across the city
Cons
- A Walk Score of 26 and a Bike Score of 29 mean you’ll need a car for most errands
- It’s still growing, so there are fewer established amenities than in older northern communities like Panorama Hills or Coventry Hills
- No C-Train, so people rely on buses and Stoney Trail
- North district detached prices were down 3.80% from a year earlier as of September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About Evanston
What is Evanston's Walk Score?
Evanston has a Walk Score of 26, a Transit Score of 40 and a Bike Score of 29 (Walk Score). In practice, you’ll need a car for most errands and commutes.
How many people live in Evanston?
18,710 residents lived in Evanston as of the 2021 Census of Canada, compared with 1,291,790 across Calgary (City of Calgary Community Profiles).
What's the benchmark home price in Evanston?
CREB® doesn’t publish a benchmark just for Evanston. The closest official number is the detached benchmark price for CREB®’s North district, which was $640,200 in September 2026, down 3.80% from a year earlier. I can pull recent sales on your street for a more accurate number.
Is it currently a buyer's or seller's market for Evanston homes?
For detached homes, it’s balanced. In September 2026, detached homes in the North district had 3.19 months of supply and a 58.72% sales-to-new-listings ratio (CREB®).
Is Evanston good for families with children?
Yes, very much so. 28% of Evanston residents are 0 to 14 years old, which is close to double the citywide rate of 18%, and just 5% are 65 or older. It’s one of the youngest communities in Calgary.
What's the community like in Evanston?
Evanston is part of the Symons Valley growth area. It has newer detached homes and row houses, wetlands and ponds built into the neighbourhood plan, and one of the youngest populations in Calgary.