Martindale, Calgary

For other uses, see Martindale (disambiguation).
Martindale
Neighbourhood
Martindale

Location of Martindale in Calgary

Coordinates: 51°07′04″N 113°57′33″W / 51.11778°N 113.95917°W / 51.11778; -113.95917Coordinates: 51°07′04″N 113°57′33″W / 51.11778°N 113.95917°W / 51.11778; -113.95917
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant NE
Ward 5
Established 1983
Annexed 1961
Government[1]
 • Mayor Naheed Nenshi
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Councillor Ray Jones
Area
 • Total 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Elevation 1,095 m (3,593 ft)
Population (2011)[2]
 • Total 12,987
 • Average Income $65,185
Website Martindale Community Association

Martindale is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by 80 Avenue N, to the east by Falconridge Boulevard, to the south by 64 Avenue N and to the west by 44 Street E. A LRT station is currently under construction in the area and is expected to open in fall of 2012.[3]

The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and Martindale was established in 1983. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 5 councillor.[1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Martindale had a population of 13,674 living in 3,912 dwellings, a 5.3% increase from its 2011 population of 12,987.[4] With a land area of 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi), it had a population density of 5,060/km2 (13,120/sq mi) in 2012.[5][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $65,185 in 2005, and there were 18.1% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2006, 39.4% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 3.0% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 12.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by the Crossing Park public school.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (April 2012). "Martindale Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Northeast LRT extension to Saddle Ridge". City of Calgary. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  4. 1 2 "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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