Somerset, Calgary Explained

Official Name:Somerset
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:Canada Calgary
Pushpin Mapsize:225
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Somerset in Calgary
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Type3:Quadrant
Subdivision Name3:SW
Subdivision Type4:Ward
Subdivision Name4:13
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Administrative body
Leader Name1:Calgary City Council
Leader Title2:Councillor
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1995
Area Total Km2:3.4
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:8596 [1]
Population Blank1 Title:Average Income
Population Blank1:$88150
Coordinates:50.8978°N -114.0811°W
Elevation M:1070
Website:Somerset Community Association

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 is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor.

Community Boundaries

The 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.[2]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Somerset had a population of living in dwellings.[3] With a land area of 2.3km2, it had a population density of in 2012.[4] [5]

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.[6] 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.[7]

Education

The 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

Somerset–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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2016/2016-Census-Results-Book.pdf
  2. Web site: Neighbourhoods . Calgary . Somerset Profile . 2024-06-22 . www.calgary.ca . en.
  3. http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks/Documents/Election-and-information-services/Census2016/2016-Census-Results-Book.pdf
  4. Web site: 2012 Civic Census Results . City of Calgary . 2012 . February 4, 2013.
  5. Web site: Community Boundaries . City of Calgary . . February 5, 2013.
  6. Web site: Ward 13 Profile. https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20080411024247/http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_13_profile.pdf. dead. 2008-04-11. City of Calgary. 2004. 2007-05-09.
  7. Web site: Somerset Community Statistics. City of Calgary . 2006 . 2007-05-09.