Vista Heights, Calgary

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Vista Heights
Location of Vista Heights in Calgary
Vista Heights
Location of Vista Heights in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°04′16″N 114°00′48″W / 51.07111, -114.01333
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 3
Established 1962
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Helen Larocque
Area
 - Total 1.0 km² (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation 1,090 m (3,576 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,190
 - Average Income $51,370
Website: Vista Heights Community Association

Vista Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west 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 was established in 1962. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 3 Alderman Helen Larocque.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,190.[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 neighborhood.[1] 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]

[edit] Education

The community is served by the Vista Heights Elementary public school.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 3 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Vista Heights Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
  3. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.

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Coordinates: 51°04′16″N, 114°00′48″W