Rocky Ridge, Calgary

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Rocky Ridge
Location of Rocky Ridge in Calgary
Rocky Ridge
Location of Rocky Ridge in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°08′42″N 114°14′36″W / 51.145, -114.24333
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 1
Established 1998
Annexed 1989
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Dale Hodges
Elevation 1,265 m (4,150 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 6,043
 - Average Income $84,282
Website: Rocky Ridge Community Association

Rocky Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the western edge of the city, and is bounded to the north by Country Hills Boulevard, to the east by Rocky Ridge Road, to the south by Crowchild Trail and to the west by Twelve Mile Coulee Road.

The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1989 (from the Municipal District of Rocky View), and Rocky Ridge was established in 1998. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 1 Alderman Dale Hodges.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,043.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $84,282 in 2000, and there were 4.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 17.3% of the residents were immigrants. All buildings were single-family detached homes, and 9.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 1 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Rocky Ridge Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Rocky Ridge Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

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Coordinates: 51°08′42″N, 114°14′36″W