Ranchlands, Calgary

Ranchlands
—  Neighbourhood  —
Location of Ranchlands in Calgary
Coordinates:
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 2
Established 1977
Annexed 1961
Government[1]
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Alderman Gord Lowe
Area
 • Total 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Elevation 1,160 m (3,806 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 7,698
 • Average Income $60,727
Website Ranchlands Community Association

Ranchlands is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by John Laurie Boulevard, to the east by Sarcee Trail, to the south by Crowchild Trail and to the west by Nose Hill Drive.

The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and Ranchlands was established in 1977. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 2 Alderman Gord Lowe.[3]

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Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 7,698.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $60,727 in 2000, and there were 15.1% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 21.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 27.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Ranchlands Community public school and St. Rita Elementary School (Catholic).

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