Calgary Neighborhood Overview: Falconridge

Falconridge is a residential neighbourhood located in the northeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It was established in 1979 and is bounded by Falconridge Boulevard and 44 Street E to the west, 64 Avenue N to the north, 68 Street E to the east and McKnight Boulevard to the south.

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Falconridge had a population of 10,381 living in 3,478 dwellings, which was a 3.4% increase from its 2011 population of 10,043. Residents in this community had a median household income of $48,512 in 2000, and there were 24.5% low-income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 32% of the residents were immigrants.

The community is served by Falconridge Elementary, Grant MacEwan Elementary, O. S. Geiger Elementary and Terry Fox Junior High public schools, as well as by John XXIII Elementary & Junior High, Bishop McNally High School and John Paul II Elementary School (Catholic). It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 5 councilor.