Red Carpet, Calgary, Alberta, T2A 0W5, Kanada
Red Carpet is a vibrant community established in 1969. The neighborhood is uniquely situated between the CN tracks, 17 Avenue SE, and 68 Street SE, offering residents a blend of urban conveniences and natural beauty.
Location
Red Carpet spans an area of 0.5 km² (0.2 sq mi), sitting at an elevation of 1,055 m (3,461 ft). One of the neighborhood’s prominent features is its proximity to Elliston Park and Elliston Lake, home to the GlobalFest fireworks show—a significant attraction in Calgary.
Demographics
As of the 2012 municipal census, Red Carpet had a population of 1,555, a slight decrease from its 2011 population of 1,630. The community has a population density of 2,590/km² (6,700/sq mi).
The median household income in Red Carpet was recorded at $37,565 in 2000, with 25.4% of the residents classified as low income. Immigrants constitute 8% of the population. In terms of housing, 27.5% of the buildings are condominiums or apartments, 72.5% are mobile homes, and 28.9% of the housing is used for renting.