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Change to Zoning in Our Community

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by Marie Barry, local resident Many residents of Calgary have read or are recently hearing about the City’s upcoming bylaws to change zoning to where...

Bankview Crime Statistics Update

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Bankview Crime Activity was Down in January 2024 Bankview Calgary experienced 8 crimes in January 2024, in comparison to 11 crimes the previous month, and...

Winter Cart Placement Tips

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Follow these winter tips to keep your cart collection safe and on schedule: Clear snow and ice to put your carts on even ground....

Bankview Real Estate Statistics Update

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In February 2024, the south west Calgary community of Bankview had a median home ask price of $224,500 while the median home sold price...

City of Calgary Updates Regarding Webinars and Secondary Suites

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Watch Our Previously Recorded Webinars Looking to renovate your basement or open a business in Calgary? Watch our growing library of recorded webinars on calgary.ca/webinar....

Help Us Shape Calgary’s Future Floodplain Policies and Regulations

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Calgary’s river valleys are essential to our city—they’re at the core of our city’s identity and its appeal as a place to live, work,...
Bankview Community Classifieds Calgary

Bankview Business Classifieds

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BANKVIEW MORTGAGE BROKER SAVE A BUNCH OF CASH! As a local Bankview Mortgage Professional with a dozen years experience, I have helped your neighbors...

Explore Businesses in Calgary with the Business Map

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Wondering what businesses are open around your neighbourhood? You can use the Business Map to locate active businesses and view their license information near...

Calgary City Building

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The City of Calgary is updating plans that will shape the future of Calgary and make sure our city keeps on being a great...

Bankview Real Estate


Profiled above are the last twelve month real estate statistics for the Bankview community in Calgary; including number of properties listed, number of properties sold, median asking prices, and median sold prices. To view current Bankview Real Estate listings for sale, click here.

Bankview: A Historical Gem in SW Calgary

Bankview, one of Calgary’s oldest communities, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1908. Residents of Bankview enjoy proximity to the vibrant 17th Avenue SW and the unique charm of this historic neighbourhood. Bankview also enjoys panoramic views of Calgary’s downtown skyline, making it a distinctive neighbourhood.

In 1882 English immigrant William Nimmons purchased land for ranching and farming, laying the foundation for Bankview’s development. The city later acquired the land and started residential development in the 1900s.

While no schools are situated directly within Bankview, nearby educational institutions such as Calgary Arts Academy, Scarboro Community Preschool, Connaught School, and Western Canada High School offer educational opportunities.

Bankview Community Association

2418-17 St. SW
Calgary, AB T2T 4M8,
(403) 244-2544
www.bankview.org
[email protected]

Bankview proudly houses the Bankview Community Association, dedicated to enhancing residents’ lives through engagement, safety, and support. With committees focused on planning and development, as well as traffic and safety, the Association plays a pivotal role in community well-being. The Bankview Community Centre is adorned with a colourful mural and offers rental spaces like a boardroom and hall. Outside, residents can enjoy tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground, a vast green space, and community garden plots.

Bankview Community Demographics

According to the City of Calgary’s 2021 Census, Bankview is home to 5,125 residents in private households. A significant 69% of the population aged 15 years and older hold a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree. Bankview features a relatively youthful demographic, with 84% falling within the 15 to 64 age bracket.

Bankview’s median total household income stands at $57,600 before tax. In terms of housing, 28% of households are owner-occupied, while 71% choose renting. The majority of dwellings are apartments in buildings with less than five storeys (69%).

The community embraces diversity, with immigrants constituting 24% of the private household population. Bankview’s immigrants primarily originate from Africa, Asia, and Europe. Additionally, 410 residents in Bankview identify with indigenous heritage, representing First Nations, Métis, and Inuk Indigenous groups. The Bankview Community Association acknowledges its presence on the traditional land of Treaty 7, which includes the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, Îyârhe Nakoda First Nations, Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nation, along with the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.

Visit the City of Calgary community profiles site for more demographic insights on Bankview.

Bankview Community Map

Google Map of Bankview, Calgary, AB