Richmond, Calgary
Neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Richmond is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta.
Richmond | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Richmond Location of Richmond in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°01′53″N 114°06′48″W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 8 |
| Established | 1950 |
| Annexed | 1907 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,105 m (3,625 ft) |
| Population (2008)[2] | |
• Total | 3,892 |
| • Average Income | $49,954 |
| Website | Richmond Community Association |
It is located on both sides of the Crowchild Trail, south of 17th Avenue SW.[3] It was the location of Alberta Children's Hospital until 2007, when the new facility was opened in the northwest quadrant. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.[4]
Richmond was established in 1950. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 8 councillor,[1] on a provincial level by Calgary-Currie MLA Brian Malkinson, and is currently represented at the federal level by Calgary Centre MP Kent Hehr.
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Richmond had a population of 4,229 living in 2,259 dwellings, a 2.8% increase from its 2011 population of 4,113.[5] With a land area of 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,350/km2 (6,090/sq mi) in 2012.[5][6]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $49,954, and there were 17.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[7] Most buildings are single-family detached home (48.3%).[2]
Crime
| Year | Crime Rate (/100 pop.) |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.3 |
| 2019 | 3.8 |
| 2020 | 4.1 |
| 2021 | 2.7 |
| 2022 | 3.1 |
| 2023 | 2.6 |
Education
The community is served by Richmond Elementary and Chinook College for Continuing Education public schools, as well as various private schools.