In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.

Neighbourhood Vibe

Ainslie Wood is a dynamic neighbourhood popular with people of all ages, especially students.

Property Pulse

Mostly older homes, with a mix of single-detached houses, apartments, and duplexes.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents from 115 different ethnic origins and a range of ages.

What You'll Love

Proximity to McMaster University, great schools, and a thriving commercial zone.

Have a look around Ainslie Wood.

This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Ainslie Wood is a neighbourhood in Hamilton located near McMaster University. The increase of McMaster's student population in recent decades has resulted in many Ainslie Wood homes becoming popular for rentals among students. While the majority of Ainslie Wood is residential, it also has a thriving commercial zone along Main Street West.

People & Families in Ainslie Wood

Families with kids make up 25% of households in Ainslie Wood, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 43% of households are one person living alone. People in Ainslie Wood come from 115 different ethnic origins, and 39% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

4,100

Neighbourhood Population

8,629

Household Size

  • 1 person - 43%
  • 2 persons - 30%
  • 3 persons - 12%
  • 4 persons - 7%
  • 5 or more persons - 5%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 43%
  • Non-family households - 11%
  • Families with children - 25%
  • Couples without children - 19%
  • Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 31%
  • 2 children - 18%
  • 3 or more children - 7%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 9%
  • 15 to 64 years - 71%
  • 65 years and over - 18%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 21%
  • Canadian - 18%
  • Scottish - 17%
  • Irish - 16%
  • German - 10%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 13%
  • 25 to 34 years - 20%
  • 35 to 44 years - 10%
  • 45 to 54 years - 15%
  • 55 to 64 years - 15%
  • 65 to 74 years - 11%
  • 75 to 84 years - 9%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 3%
  • 5 to 9 years - 3%
  • 10 to 14 years - 2%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 26%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 8%
  • 50 to 59 years - 10%
  • 60 to 69 years - 10%
  • over 70 years - 11%

Ainslie Wood Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 15 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Jewish, Advanced Placement, and Special Education School.

Public Schools

15

Catholic Schools

8

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Ainslie Wood

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 8 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

8

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playground - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 5
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Ainslie Wood

There are 102 transit stops in Ainslie Wood. In Ainslie Wood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 75%
  • Commute to another city - 25%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 65%
  • Transit - 19%
  • Walk/bike - 12%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 39%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
  • 60 minutes and over - 10%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 22%

Work and Education in Ainslie Wood

In this neighbourhood, 44% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The educational services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 29%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 11%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
  • $200,000 and over - 2%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 26%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 17%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Educational services - 16%
  • Health care and social assistance - 13%
  • Retail trade - 12%

Employment

  • Employed - 52% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 41% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Ainslie Wood Homes

In Ainslie Wood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 54% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 20% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 31%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 6%
  • Row house - 1%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 15%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 44%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 13%
  • Not condominium - 86%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 26%
  • 2 bedrooms - 29%
  • 3 bedrooms - 24%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 18%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 41%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 8%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 6%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 2%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 38%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 37%
  • Renter - 62%

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