Mayland Heights, Calgary

Mayland Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the northeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Barlow Trail to the east, Memorial Drive to the south, Deerfoot Trail to the west and Trans-Canada Highway to the north.

Mayland Heights
Neighbourhood
Mayland Heights
Location of Mayland Heights in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°03′41″N 114°00′48″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNE
Ward10
Established1962
Annexed1910
Government
 • MayorNaheed Nenshi
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorRay Jones
Area
 • Total2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation
1,075 m (3,527 ft)
Population
 (2014)[2]
 • Total6,357
 • Density3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi)
 • Median Income
$61,339
WebsiteMayland Heights Community Association

The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910. Originally called Crossroads, the community was established in 1962. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 3 councillor.[1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2014 municipal census, Mayland Heights had a population of 6,357 living in 2,723 dwellings, a 9% increase from its 2011 population of 5,830.[3] With a land area of 2.0 km2 (0.77 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi) in 2016.[4][3]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $61,339 in 2011, and there were 12% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2011, 17% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 27% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 49% of the housing was used for renting. The area can also be noted for its large Italian community.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. City of Calgary (2006). "Mayland Heights Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-15.
  3. "2014 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 3 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-15.


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