Monterey Park, Calgary

For other uses, see Monterey (disambiguation).

Monterey Park
Neighbourhood
Monterey Park residential homes
Monterey Park Location of Monterey Park in Calgary
Coordinates:
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	NE
Ward	5
Established	1985
Annexed	1979
Government
• Mayor	Naheed Nenshi
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Ray Jones
Area
• Total	2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Elevation	1,075 m (3,527 ft)
Population (2006)
• Total	10,599
• Average Income	$64,208
Website	Monterey Park Community Association

Monterey Park is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the eastern edge of the city, and is bounded by McKnight Boulevard to the north, 68 Street E to the west, Trans-Canada Highway to the south and 84 Street E (city limits) to the east.

The land was annexed to the city of Calgary between 1979 and 1983, and Monterey Park was established in 1985. It was named for the city of Monterey Park, California, and the neighbourhood has a California theme (such as street names and building styles). It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 5 councillor.

The postal code in this area is T1Y.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Monterey Park had a population of 10,470 living in 3,164 dwellings, a 0.1% increase from its 2011 population of 10,460. With a land area of 3.4 km² (1.3 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,080/km² (7,980/sq mi) in 2012.

Residents in this community had a median household income of $64,208 in 2000, and there were 9.9% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 45.1% of the residents were immigrants. Most buildings were single-family detached homes, and 6.3% of the housing was used for renting.

Education

This neighbourhood has one public elementary school: Monterey Park Elementary School. (K-6)

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

External links

• Monterey Park Community Association