Duggan, Edmonton
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Duggan is a residential neighbourhood in south Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. The neighbourhood is "named for J.J. Duggan (a pioneer citizen and former mayor of Edmonton's early rival, the City of Strathcona
)".
According to the 2001 federal census, the bulk of residential construction occurred during the 1960s and 1970s when two out of every three homes (67%) were constructed. Residential construction tapered off in the early 1980s when another 7.1% of residences were built. There was a sharp increase in construction in the neighbourhood during the late 1990s when a further 15.9% of residences were built.
According to the 2005 municipal census, the most common type of residence in the neighbourhood is the single family dwelling, which accounts for approximately six out of ten (61%) of residences. Another three out of ten (28%) are apartment
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Most of the remaining 11% are row houses. Approximately two out of three residences (64%) are owner occupied, while the remaining one out of three (36%) are rented
.
The population is relatively stable with just over half (52.6%) of the population having lived in the neighbourhood for five years or longer. Another 9.1% have lived in the neighbourhood for three to five years.
There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Duggan Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System
while St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School is operated by Edmonton's Catholic School System.
Residents have good access along 111 Street to Southgate Centre
.
111 Street alsos give residents access to the new LRT
stations at Southgate
and Century Park
.
The average household incomes in Duggan is a bit higher than the average household income for the entire city.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the east by Calgary Trail, on the south by 34 Avenue, and on the north by 40 Avenue, 106 Street, and a line running half a block north of 40 A Avenue.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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. The neighbourhood is "named for J.J. Duggan (a pioneer citizen and former mayor of Edmonton's early rival, the City of Strathcona
Strathcona, Alberta
Strathcona was a city in Alberta, Canada, located on the south of the North Saskatchewan River opposite of the City of Edmonton. It amalgamated with Edmonton on February 1, 1912....
)".
According to the 2001 federal census, the bulk of residential construction occurred during the 1960s and 1970s when two out of every three homes (67%) were constructed. Residential construction tapered off in the early 1980s when another 7.1% of residences were built. There was a sharp increase in construction in the neighbourhood during the late 1990s when a further 15.9% of residences were built.
According to the 2005 municipal census, the most common type of residence in the neighbourhood is the single family dwelling, which accounts for approximately six out of ten (61%) of residences. Another three out of ten (28%) are apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
s in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Most of the remaining 11% are row houses. Approximately two out of three residences (64%) are owner occupied, while the remaining one out of three (36%) are rented
Renting
Renting is an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property owned by another. A gross lease is when the tenant pays a flat rental amount and the landlord pays for all property charges regularly incurred by the ownership from landowners...
.
The population is relatively stable with just over half (52.6%) of the population having lived in the neighbourhood for five years or longer. Another 9.1% have lived in the neighbourhood for three to five years.
There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Duggan Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System
Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public Schools is the largest public school district in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The district offers a variety of alternative and special needs programs, and many are offered in multiple locations to improve accessibility for students...
while St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School is operated by Edmonton's Catholic School System.
Residents have good access along 111 Street to Southgate Centre
Southgate Centre
Southgate Centre is a shopping centre located in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and is the third-largest mall in the city, after West Edmonton Mall and Kingsway Mall. It contains 154 retailers including Sears, The Bay, Safeway, HMV, Coles, Coach, Inc., Bench and Geox and many other small/chain...
.
111 Street alsos give residents access to the new LRT
Edmonton Light Rail Transit
Edmonton Light Rail Transit, more commonly referred to as the LRT, is a light rail system in Edmonton, Alberta. Part of the Edmonton Transit System , the 20.5-kilometre route starts in Edmonton's northeast suburbs and ends at Century Park in Edmonton's south end.The ETS designates the LRT as Route...
stations at Southgate
Southgate (ETS)
Southgate Station is an LRT station as part of the Edmonton Transit System's South LRT Expansion Project. This project added approximately 7.6 km of track and five stations to the LRT system in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada....
and Century Park
Century Park (ETS)
Century Park Station is an LRT station as part of the Edmonton Transit System's South LRT Expansion Project. It's named after a transit-oriented development called Century Park, located on the former Heritage Mall site next to the station...
.
The average household incomes in Duggan is a bit higher than the average household income for the entire city.
| Income By Household - 2001 Census | ||
| Income Range ($) | Duggan | Edmonton |
|---|---|---|
| (% of Households) | (% of Households) | |
| Under $10,000 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| $10,000-$19,999 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| $20,000-$29,999 | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| $30,000-$39,999 | 12.9% | 11.8% |
| $40,000-$49,999 | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| $60,000-$69,999 | 9.0% | 8.3% |
| $70,000-$79,999 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| $80,000-$89,999 | 8.8% | 5.4% |
| $90,000-$99,999 | 6.8% | 4.2%% |
| $100,000 and over | 13.9% | 12.6%% |
| Average household income | $60,246 | $57,360 |
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 111 Street, on the east by Calgary Trail, on the south by 34 Avenue, and on the north by 40 Avenue, 106 Street, and a line running half a block north of 40 A Avenue.