Sandstone Valley, Calgary
Neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Sandstone Valley is a suburban neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located northwest of the community of Beddington Heights, this primarily low-density residential community is bounded by Country Hills Boulevard to the north, Beddington Trail to the east, Berkshire Boulevard to the south and 14th Street W to the west. The Nose Hill Park is located southwest from the community.
Sandstone Valley | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Sandstone Valley and Nose Hill Park | |
  Sandstone Valley Location of Sandstone Valley in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°08′22″N 114°05′48″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 4 |
| Established | 1982 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeromy Farkas |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | DJ Kelly (The Calgary Party) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,130 m (3,710 ft) |
| Population (2006)[1] | |
• Total | 6,628 |
| • Average Income | $75,002 |
| Website | Sandstone Valley Community Association |
It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 4 councillor.
Development of this community began in 1982, and was recently completed.
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Sandstone Valley had a population of 6,253 living in 2,120 dwellings, a 1.8% increase from its 2011 population of 6,142.[2] With a land area of 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,470/km2 (9,000/sq mi) in 2012.[2][3]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $75,002 in 2000, and there were 13% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[4] As of 2000, 36.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 8.6% of the housing was used for renting.[1]
Education
In 2006, there were two schools in the district:
- Monsignor N. Anderson Elementary - Separate
- Simons Valley Elementary School - Public