Vista Heights, Calgary
Vista Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the northeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the south by the Trans-Canada Highway and to the west by Deerfoot Trail. To the north and east it borders the South Airways Industrial Area.
Vista Heights | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Vista Heights Location of Vista Heights in Calgary | |
Coordinates: 51°04′16″N 114°00′48″W | |
Country | |
Province | |
City | |
Quadrant | NE |
Ward | 5 |
Established | 1962 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Naheed Nenshi |
• Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
• Councillor | Harnirjodh Singh Chahal |
Area | |
• Total | 1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,090 m (3,580 ft) |
Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 2,190 |
• Average Income | $51,370 |
Website | Vista Heights Community Association |
Vista Heights was established in 1962. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 5 councillor.[1]
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Vista Heights had a population of 2,204 living in 844 dwellings, a -3.1% increase from its 2011 population of 2,274.[3] With a land area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,000/km2 (5,190/sq mi) in 2012.[4][3]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,370 in 2000, and there were 25.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 18.6% of the residents were immigrants. Most buildings were single-family detached homes and row houses, and 47% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
The community is served by the Vista Heights Elementary public school.
See also
References
- "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- City of Calgary (2006). "Vista Heights Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-11.
- "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 3 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-11.