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June 01, 2020 | Tyler Difley

Calgary lake communities by the numbers

For many Calgarians, the idea of living beside a lake is extremely appealing. Thankfully, Calgary is home to several lake communities, and each has its own unique character and mix of amenities.

For those thinking about buying their own lakefront oasis, here's a look at each of Calgary's established lake communities to help you find the one that's right for you: Arbour Lake

  • Quadrant: N.W.

  • Established: 1992

  • Population: 10,636

  • Dwellings: 3,942

  • Median pre-tax household income: $109,790

  • New listings (YTD): 94

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 55

  • Residential average price (YTD): $412,650

  • Residential benchmark price (YTD): $420,150



Auburn Bay

  • Quadrant: S.E.

  • Established: 2003

  • Population: 17,251

  • Dwellings: 5,993

  • Median pre-tax household income: $136,961

  • New listings (YTD): 214

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 101

  • Residential average price (YTD): $469,064

  • Residential benchmark price: $424,600



Chaparral

  • Quadrant: S.E.

  • Established: 1995

  • Population: 12,717

  • Dwellings: 4,177

  • Median pre-tax household income: $137,640

  • New listings (YTD): 160

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 71

  • Residential average price (YTD): $467,169

  • Residential benchmark price: $429,725



Coral Springs

  • Quadrant: N.E.

  • Established: 1991

  • Population: 5,858

  • Dwellings: 1,579

  • Median pre-tax household income: $114,498

  • New listings (YTD): 24

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 10

  • Residential average price (YTD): $435,200

  • Residential benchmark price: $503,775



Lake Bonavista

  • Quadrant: S.E.

  • Established: 1967

  • Population: 10,292

  • Dwellings: 4,111

  • Median pre-tax household income: $130,604

  • New listings (YTD): 119

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 61

  • Residential average price (YTD): $553,628

  • Residential benchmark price: $527,375



Mahogany

  • Quadrant: S.E.

  • Established: 2010

  • Population: 9,836

  • Dwellings: 4,082

  • Median pre-tax household income: $135,818

  • New listings (YTD): 134

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 81

  • Residential average price (YTD): $477,332

  • Residential benchmark price: $366,180



McKenzie Lake

  • Quadrant: S.E.

  • Established: 1982

  • Population: 13,438

  • Dwellings: 4,662

  • Median pre-tax household income: $136,238

  • New listings (YTD): 117

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 68

  • Residential average price (YTD): $487,305

  • Residential benchmark price: $449,280




Midnapore

  • Quadrant: S.E.

  • Established: 1977

  • Population: 7,310

  • Dwellings: 2,898

  • Median pre-tax household income: $79,815$

  • New listings (YTD): 56

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 34

  • Residential average price (YTD): $396,410

  • Residential benchmark price: $350,140



Sundance

  • Quadrant: S.E.

  • Established: 1982

  • Population: 9,915

  • Dwellings: 3,421

  • Median pre-tax household income: $134,504

  • New listings (YTD): 101

  • Number of residential sales (YTD): 50

  • Residential average price (YTD): $481,251

  • Residential benchmark price: $449,980


SOURCE: 2018 Calgary Civic Census, 2016 Census of Canada & CREB®

PHOTOS: Cody Stuart / CREB®Now

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