Calgary communities
Richmond
At a glance
Community facts
People
- Population
- 4,962
- Dwellings
- 2,503
- Density
- 2,868/ km²
Place
- Area
- 1.91km²
- Sector
- Centre
- Structure
- 1950s
Character
- Established
- 1950
- Community association
- Richmond / Knob Hill Community Association
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · City of Calgary Open Data · Updated July 9, 2026
Market
Market snapshot
In the neighbourhood
Livability
Green space & getting around
- Parkland
- 12%
- Natural area
- 0%
- Tree canopy
- 18%
- Off-leash areas
- 1
- Pathways & trails
- 2.2km
- Bike routes
- 5.7km
- C-Train stations
- 0
- Bus stops
- 37
Schools
- Calgary Arts Academy — Elementary/Junior High/Senior High
- North Point School — Elementary/Junior High/Senior High
- North Point School - DSEPS — Elementary/Junior High/Senior High
- North Point School for Boys — Elementary/Junior High
- Richmond School — Elementary (Public)
Culture & heritage
Home to the Marda Loop BIA
Development
Development
Richmond — common questions
- Which part of Calgary is Richmond in?
- Richmond is in the Centre sector of Calgary.
- How big is Richmond?
- Richmond covers about 1.9 square kilometres.
- Which communities border Richmond?
- Richmond borders Bankview, Currie Barracks, Garrison Woods, Killarney/Glengarry, Rutland Park, Scarboro, Scarboro/Sunalta West, Shaganappi, and South Calgary.
- Does Richmond have a Business Improvement Area?
- Yes — Richmond is served by the Marda Loop BIA.
- How many historic resources are in Richmond?
- Richmond has no listed historic resources.
- Is Richmond good for walking and cycling?
- Richmond has 5.7 km of bike routes and 2.2 km of pathways and trails.
Bordering communities
Communities bordering Richmond
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Sources & notes
Livability figures (transit, parks, schools, culture) — City of Calgary Open Data, refreshed periodically. Approximate; may not reflect the most recent changes.
Sold & market figures — compiled from MLS® sold data for this community; not the MLS® HPI. Recently sold records may be revised as they're finalized.