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Vista Heights, Calgary

Vista Heights
Neighbourhood
Vista Heights is located in Calgary
Vista Heights
Vista Heights
Location of Vista Heights in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°04′16″N 114°00′48″W / 51.07111°N 114.01333°W / 51.07111; -114.01333Coordinates: 51°04′16″N 114°00′48″W / 51.07111°N 114.01333°W / 51.07111; -114.01333
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant NE
Ward 5
Established 1962
Government
 • Mayor Naheed Nenshi
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Councillor Ray Jones
Area
 • Total 1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation 1,090 m (3,580 ft)
Population (2006)
 • Total 2,190
 • Average Income $51,370
Website Vista Heights Community Association

Vista Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the south by the Trans-Canada Highway and to the west by Deerfoot Trail. To the north and east it borders the South Airways Industrial Area.

Vista Heights was established in 1962. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 5 councillor.

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Vista Heights had a population of 2,204 living in 844 dwellings, a -3.1% increase from its 2011 population of 2,274. With a land area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,000/km2 (5,190/sq mi) in 2012.

Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,370 in 2000, and there were 25.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 18.6% of the residents were immigrants. Most buildings were single-family detached homes and row houses, and 47% of the housing was used for renting.

The community is served by the Vista Heights Elementary public school.



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