Highwood, Calgary
Neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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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 | |
| • Mayor | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.9 km2 (0.35 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]
Crime
| Year | Crime Rate (/100 pop.) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4.8 |
| 2019 | 3.4 |
| 2020 | 3.1 |
| 2021 | 3.5 |
| 2022 | 5.0 |
| 2023 | 2.4 |
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[7]) public schools.