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.
Delta is a peaceful and diverse neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Mostly detached homes, with some duplexes and low-rise apartments. Older homes with spacious yards.
A mix of families, couples, and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Friendly and welcoming community.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Convenient access to shops, restaurants, and transit.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Delta is a neighbourhood located in east Hamilton. The area is mostly residential, with some shops and restaurants on Main Street, and plenty of parkland.
People & Families in Delta
Families with kids make up 42% of households in Delta, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 27% of households are one person living alone. People in Delta come from 67 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,495
Neighbourhood Population
6,132
Household Size
- 1 person - 26%
- 2 persons - 34%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 14%
- 5 or more persons - 7%
Household Types
- One-person households - 26%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 42%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 31%
- 2 children - 23%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 14%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 32%
- Canadian - 28%
- Irish - 26%
- Scottish - 25%
- Italian - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 13%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 6%
Delta Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools and 8 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
8
Public
Having Fun in Delta
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 3 parks in this neighbourhood, with 30 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 10.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
30
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Tennis Courts - 12
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Court - 1
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 4
- Botanical Garden - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Trail - 1
- Arts/Performance Facilities - 2
Getting Around in Delta
There are 77 transit stops in Delta. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 70%
- Commute to another city - 29%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 79%
- Transit - 14%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 37%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 16%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 25%
Work and Education in Delta
In Delta, 23% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 60% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 13%
- Manufacturing - 12%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 31% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Delta Homes
In Delta, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 28% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 81%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 7%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 5%
- 2 bedrooms - 20%
- 3 bedrooms - 50%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 22%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 5%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 0%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 93%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 82%
- Renter - 17%