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Are you looking for a High River House for sale? Houses for sale in High River Alberta average listing price is $698,394. According to Realtor.ca the price range for houses for sale in High River is from $199,900 at the low end up to $7,250,000 at the high end.
There are several options if you’re looking for a houses for sale in High River. There are new and developing communities with a strong growth aspect to them. There are older homes closer to the downtown area, as well. Many residents living in the township itself have an older demographic, an average age of 38 with older families. Many of the residents have retired and choose to settle down in a relaxing, peaceful location. Developers are continuing to renew the outdated accommodation in the downtown area, revitalising it and making it appealing for newcomers to the town. High River has several societies that residents choose to participate in such as the Arts Society or the Agricultural Society. These operate with the intent of providing a place for residents to connect, direct their inquiries, and create a lasting community among the people living here. And it seems to be effective, continuing to gather members year after year who want to actively participate in the growth of their community. Don’t underestimate small town Alberta because there is always a lot to do within the town of High River. The community is very active in the outdoors, with several trails and pathways throughout the city that allow residents to run and bike during the summer as well as cross country ski during the winter. The Highwood River is a popular location year-round as well, with several shaded parks surrounding the river, providing families a fun place to play and interact. It is a short drive from High River into the mountains to explore Kananaskis Country or Banff National Park. The shopping in High River is very adequate, meeting the needs of residents without needing unnecessary trips into Calgary. There are unique stores and entertainment options that only High River residents can use. But should the need arise to head into Calgary, the downtown core is just 50 kms away from the edge of High River, making it very convenient and easy to take a quick trip into Calgary for major shopping needs. The community has a strong sports focus as well, several ball diamonds, fields, and tracks can be found throughout the town. High River also has the Bob Snodgrass Recreational Complex for indoor activities such as swimming, curling, and ice hockey during the winter. The community of High River looks after the children very well with excellent school options. Some of the schools here include Spitzee Elementary School, Ecole Joe Clark School, Highwood High School, and Holy Spirit Academy. These schools have a small town vibe with an emphasis on smaller class sizes and more personal attention from teachers. This is what keeps the community together and keeps young families coming back here again and again. The Highwood High School is currently ranked 112th in the province, according to the Fraser Institute ranking system. The Catholic school system in High River is also very strong with a great faith-based alternative to the public system proving equal or greater education opportunities to the residents here.High River Locations information
The community of High River is located in Alberta, Canada's Calgary Metropolitan Area. 68 kilometers (42 miles) south of Calgary, it is located at the intersection of Alberta Highways 2 and 23. In 2021, the population of High River was 14,324. Historical Hangars in 1922 at the High River Air Station The town's name, Highwood River, comes from the river that runs through it. Originally, the Blackfoot First Nation called the location Ispitzee, which translates to "place of high trees along running water." After the North-West Mounted Police arrived in 1870 and Treaty Number 7 was signed in 1877, settlers started moving into the area. The "The Crossing," a handy spot for people, horses, and cattle to cross the Highwood River, served as the focal point for the development of High River. The building of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway in 1892 aided in the town's development. On December 5, 1901, High River became a village, and on February 12, 1906, it became a town. The first mayor of the Town of High River was Daniel Edward Riley, a rancher in the area and future senator. Despite a slowdown during World War I, growth resumed following the conflict with the establishment of several industries and brick buildings. East of the town, one of the first air force stations in Canada was built in 1921. During World War II, High River's economy benefited from the construction of an elementary flying training school under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan at the same air station. High River kept expanding during the 1950s and 1960s. There was significant downtown renovation in the 1970s, and there is now ongoing reconstruction. The Town of High River had 14,324 residents in the 2021 Census of Population, up 5.4% from 13,594 in 2016. These residents were housed in 5,787 of the 5,950 total private homes in the town. Its population density was 645.5/km2 (1,671.9/sq mi) in 2021, with a land area of 22.19 km2 (8.57 sq mi). As of the 2019 municipal census, the Town of High River has 14,052 residents, a 19.3% increase from the 11,783 residents recorded in the 2010 municipal census. The Town of High River had 13,584 residents in the 2016 Census of Population, which was performed by Statistics Canada. This is a 5.1% decrease from the town's 2011 population of 12,930 residents, who were housed in 5,367 of the 5,655 total private homes. Its 2016 population density was 635.1/km2 (1,644.8/sq mi), with a land area of 21.39 km2 (8.26 sq mi). The Town of High River had 14,324 residents in the 2021 Census of Population, up 5.4% from 14,324 in 2016. These residents were housed in 5,790 of the 5,790 total private homes. Its population density was 645.5/km2 (1,671.9/sq mi) in 2021, with a land area of 22.19 km2 (8.57 sq mi).
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