Highwood is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. it is bounded to the north by McKnight Boulevard, to the east by 4 Street W, to the south by 40 Avenue N and to the west by John Laurie Boulevard. Nose Hill Park is located west of the community.

Highwood
Neighbourhood
Highwood Location of Highwood in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°05′31″N 114°05′01″W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	NW
Ward	4
Established	1954
Government [1]
• Mayor	Jyoti Gondek
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Sean Chu
Area
• Total	0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation	1,110 m (3,640 ft)
Population  (2006)[2]
• Total	2,152
• Average Income	$57,663
Website	Highwood Community Association

Highwood was established in 1954. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 4 councillor.[1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Highwood had a population of 2,214 living in 993 dwellings, a 5.5% increase from its 2011 population of 2,098.[3] With a land area of 0.9 km² (0.35 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,460/km² (6,400/sq mi) in 2012.[4][3]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,663 in 2000, and there were 7.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 15.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 20.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 30.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Colonel Irvine Junior High (public English 7-9 and Mandarin bilingual 5-9) and Highwood Elementary (Mandarin bilingual K-4[6]) public schools.

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

External links

• Highwood Community Association

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