Somerset is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The community of Bridlewood lies directly to the west, meanwhile the community of Shawnessy lies both to the north and east of the community. Stoney Trail lies south of the community with the community of Silverado sitting south and the Spruce Meadows equestrian facility sitting southwest of Somerset.
Somerset | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Somerset Location of Somerset in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 50°53′52″N 114°04′52″W / 50.89778°N 114.08111°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 13 |
| Established | 1995 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Dan McLean |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
| • Total | 8,596 [1] |
| • Average Income | $88,150 |
| Website | Somerset Community Association |
Somerset is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor.[2]
Community Boundaries
editThe community of Somerset is located in Calgary's southwest quadrant. The community is bounded by the CTrain train-track (LRT r.o.w.) to the east, James Mckevitt Road to the west, Stoney Trail to the south, and 162 Avenue SW to the north. Somerset–Bridlewood CTrain Station lies directly on the border of the communities of Somerset and Shawnessy and acts as a geographic landmark marking the border between the city's southeast and southwest quadrants.[4]
Demographics
editIn the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Somerset had a population of 8,596 living in 3,153 dwellings.[1] With a land area of 2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,710/km2 (9,620/sq mi) in 2012.[5][6]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $88,150 in 2000, and there were 6.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[7] As of 2000, 23.1% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4.8% of the housing was used for renting.[3]
Education
editThe community is served by the Somerset School (K-4) public school, and Samuel W. Shaw School (5–9). Both of these schools are run by the Calgary Board of Education. Bishop O'Byrne High School, which is run by the Calgary Catholic School District, is also readily accessible to Somerset residents.
Transit
editSomerset–Bridlewood CTrain station services Somerset with it being directly on the community border of the communities of Somerset and Shawnessy. The bus route 14 - a major mainliner route - travels through Somerset with it going between the communities of Bridlewood and Seton. Alongside this the 52 travels into Somerset, with it going passed the Somerset-Bridlewood station into Somerset before turning around servicing Somerset–Bridlewood, Shawnessy and Fish Creek–Lacombe Stations. The Shawnessy CTrain station also is located geographically close to Somerset and acts as a viable alternative for some residents of Somerset.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2016/2016-Census-Results-Book.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ a b "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Somerset Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ Neighbourhoods, Calgary. "Somerset Profile". www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 13 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-09.