Monterey Park, Calgary
Monterey Park | |
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Neighbourhood | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NE |
| Ward | 5 |
| Established | 1985 |
| Annexed | 1979 |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Ray Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,075 m (3,527 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,599 |
| • Average Income | $64,208 |
| Website | Monterey Park Community Association |
Monterey Park is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the eastern edge of the city, and is bounded by McKnight Boulevard to the north, 68 Street E to the west, Trans-Canada Highway to the south and 84 Street E (city limits) to the east.
The land was annexed to the city of Calgary between 1979 and 1983, and Monterey Park was established in 1985. It was named for the city of Monterey Park, California, and the neighbourhood has a California theme (such as street names and building styles). It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 5 Alderman Ray Jones.
The postal code in this area is T1Y.
Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 10,599.[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $64,208 in 2000, and there were 9.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 45.1% of the residents were immigrants. Most buildings were single-family detached homes, and 6.3% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
This neighborhood has one public elementary school: Monterey Park Elementary School. (K-6)
See also
References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 5 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-16.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Monterey Park Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-16.
External links
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