Hamptons, Calgary
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| Hamptons | |
  Hamptons
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 2 |
| Established | 1990 |
| Annexed | 1976 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Gord Lowe |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.5 km² (1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,245 m (4,085 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 8,175 |
| - Average Income | $109,463 |
| Website: Hamptons Community Association | |
Hamptons is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located close to the northern edge of the city, and is bounded to the north by Stoney Trail, to the east by Shaganappi Trail, to the south by Country Hill Boulevard and to the west by Sarcee Trail.
The land was annexed in two stages, the southern area in 1976 and the northern one in 1989. The Hamptons was established as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 2 Alderman Gord Lowe.[3]
The community maintains an Olympic size hockey rink, and a Stampede breakfast is organized every year.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 8,175.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $109,463 in 2000, and there were 7.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 37.3% of the residents were immigrants. All buildings were single-family detached homes, and only 2.3% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by the Hamptons School (K-3).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 2 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Hamptons Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Hamptons Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
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