Somerset, Calgary

For other uses, see Somerset (disambiguation).

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
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SW
Ward	13
Established	1995
Government [1]
• 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)[2]
• Total	8,596 [3]
• Average Income	$88,150
Website	Somerset Community Association

Somerset is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor.^[1]

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.^[4]

A map of the community boundaries of the Calgary community of Somerset

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Somerset had a population of 8,596 living in 3,153 dwellings.^[3] 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.^[2]

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, situated at the community borders of Somerset and Shawnessy. Route 14, a major Calgary Transit bus route, travels through Somerset, destined for Bridlewood on its western leg and Seton on its eastern leg. Additionally, Route 52 also travels into Somerset, looping through Somerset on the circular Somerset Drive, after which it services Somerset–Bridlewood, Shawnessy and Fish Creek–Lacombe Stations. The Shawnessy CTrain is close in proximity to Somerset and can serve as a viable option for commuters originating their journeys in Somerset.

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
2. City of Calgary (2006). "Somerset Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-09.
3. "2016 Civic Census Results" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-18.
4. Neighbourhoods, Calgary. "Somerset Profile". www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
5. "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 1, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
6. "Community Boundaries". City of Calgary. Archived from the original (Esri shapefile) on October 23, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
7. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 13 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-09.

External links

• Somerset - Bridlewood Community Association