Argyll, Edmonton
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Argyll is a residential neighbourhood in Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
, located on the south side of the city between the two branches of the Mill Creek Ravine
. It is bounded by the ravine on the west and north east sides, and by Argyll Road
on the south and south east sides. On the other side of Mill Creek Ravine are the residential neighbourhoods of Avonmore
and Hazeldean
. On the other side of Argyll Road is the industrial subdivision of Coronet Addition Industrial. The Argyll Sports Centre is located in the neighbourhood.
Most residential construction (93%) in the neighbourhood occurred between the end of World War II
and 1970
. Almost all the residences in the neighbourhood are single family dwellings. The majority (83%) of residences are owner occupied.
Household income for Argyll is close to the average for the City of Edmonton in spite of its close proximity to industrial developments. This is perhaps the result of recreational facilities and the features of the Mill Creek Ravine.
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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, located on the south side of the city between the two branches of the Mill Creek Ravine
Mill Creek Ravine
Mill Creek Ravine is located in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The north end of the ravine opens onto the North Saskatchewan River valley near the west end of Cloverdale and then approaches the Low Level and the James McDonald bridges...
. It is bounded by the ravine on the west and north east sides, and by Argyll Road
Argyll Road, Edmonton
Argyll Road is a major arterial road in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.The majority of the artery travels west-east, however the named portion travels from south-west to north-east beginning at the intersection of 63 Avenue and 86 Street, and ending at the Sherwood Park Freeway...
on the south and south east sides. On the other side of Mill Creek Ravine are the residential neighbourhoods of Avonmore
Avonmore, Edmonton
Avonmore is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is in the shape of an irregular quadrilateral bounded on the south east by Argyll Road, on the south west by Mill Creek Ravine, on the north by 76 Avenue and on the east by 75 Street. It is surrounded by a mixture...
and Hazeldean
Hazeldean, Edmonton
Hazeldean is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood overlooks the Mill Creek Ravine.The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 99 Street, on the south by 63 Avenue, on the east by the Mill Creek Ravine, and on the north by 72 Avenue.- Residential...
. On the other side of Argyll Road is the industrial subdivision of Coronet Addition Industrial. The Argyll Sports Centre is located in the neighbourhood.
Most residential construction (93%) in the neighbourhood occurred between the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and 1970
1970 in Canada
-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Governor General - Roland Michener*Prime Minister - Pierre Trudeau*Premier of Alberta - Harry Strom*Premier of British Columbia - W.A.C...
. Almost all the residences in the neighbourhood are single family dwellings. The majority (83%) of residences are owner occupied.
Household income for Argyll is close to the average for the City of Edmonton in spite of its close proximity to industrial developments. This is perhaps the result of recreational facilities and the features of the Mill Creek Ravine.
| Income Range ($) | Argyll | Edmonton |
|---|---|---|
| (% of Households) | (% of Households) | |
| Under $10,000 | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| $10,000–$19,999 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| $20,000–$29,999 | 14.5% | 11.9% |
| $30,000–$39,999 | 3.2% | 11.8% |
| $40,000–$49,999 | 16.1% | 10.9% |
| $50,000–$59,999 | 11.3% | 9.5% |
| $60,000–$69,999 | 16.1% | 8.3% |
| $70,000–$79,999 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| $80,000–$89,999 | 8.1% | 5.4% |
| $90,000–$99,999 | 8.1% | 4.2%% |
| $100,000 and over | 6.5% | 12.6%% |
| Average household income | $59,398 | $57,360 |