Canossa, Edmonton
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Canossa is a residential neighbourhood in the Castledowns area of north Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. As with all north end neighbourhoods, its location makes it an attractive place for people who work on CFB Edmonton
, but choose to live off base.
Canossa is a newer neighbourhood. According to the 2001 federal census, all residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred after 1990
, with two thirds of the construction being completed during the second half of the decade.
According to the 2005 municipal census, the most common type of residence in the neighbourhood is the single family dwelling. These make up 84% of all the residences in the neighbourhood. The remaining residences are duplexes
(11%) and row houses (5%). Substantially all residences (97%) are owner occupied.
The average household income in Canossa is significantly higher than the average household income for the City of Edmonton.
It is bounded on the east by 112 Street, on the south by 167 Avenue, on the west by a north-south line half a block west of 119 Street, and on the north by rural farmland.
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. As with all north end neighbourhoods, its location makes it an attractive place for people who work on CFB Edmonton
CFB Edmonton
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, but choose to live off base.
Canossa is a newer neighbourhood. According to the 2001 federal census, all residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred after 1990
1990 in Canada
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, with two thirds of the construction being completed during the second half of the decade.
According to the 2005 municipal census, the most common type of residence in the neighbourhood is the single family dwelling. These make up 84% of all the residences in the neighbourhood. The remaining residences are duplexes
Duplex (building)
The term duplex can be used to describe several different dwelling unit configurations:A duplex house is defined as a dwelling having apartments with separate entrances for two families. This includes two-story houses having a complete apartment on each floor and also side-by-side apartments on a...
(11%) and row houses (5%). Substantially all residences (97%) are owner occupied.
The average household income in Canossa is significantly higher than the average household income for the City of Edmonton.
| Income By Household - 2001 Census | ||
| Income Range ($) | Canossa | Edmonton |
|---|---|---|
| (% of Households) | (% of Households) | |
| Under $10,000 | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| $10,000-$19,999 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| $20,000-$29,999 | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| $30,000-$39,999 | 6.3% | 11.8% |
| $40,000-$49,999 | 6.3% | 10.9% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 14.1% | 9.5% |
| $60,000-$69,999 | 12.5% | 8.3% |
| $70,000-$79,999 | 15.5% | 6.7% |
| $80,000-$89,999 | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| $90,000-$99,999 | 9.4% | 4.2%% |
| $100,000 and over | 28.1% | 12.6%% |
| Average household income | $81,757 | $57,360 |
It is bounded on the east by 112 Street, on the south by 167 Avenue, on the west by a north-south line half a block west of 119 Street, and on the north by rural farmland.