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

Fruitland is a charming community with a rich history and a welcoming atmosphere.

Property Pulse

Fruitland offers a mix of older and newer homes, with mostly detached houses.

Community Canvas

Fruitland is a diverse community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees.

What You'll Love

You'll love the great schools, and the wineries.

Have a look around Fruitland.

Fruitland has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Fruitland is a community in the eastern end of Hamilton. The region became known as Fruitland due to its fertile soil, and the region is renowned for its winery industry.

People & Families in Fruitland

Families with kids make up 54% of households in Fruitland, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 15% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 54 different ethnic origins, and 23% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,255

Neighbourhood Population

3,760

Household Size

  • 1 person - 15%
  • 2 persons - 31%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 20%
  • 5 or more persons - 14%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 15%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 53%
  • Couples without children - 26%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 25%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 14%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 67%
  • 65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Italian - 24%
  • Canadian - 23%
  • English - 20%
  • Scottish - 15%
  • Irish - 12%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 9%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 24%
  • 55 to 64 years - 24%
  • 65 to 74 years - 14%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 17%
  • 60 to 69 years - 9%
  • over 70 years - 7%

Fruitland Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 9 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Fruitland. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and Christian.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

9

Private Schools

1

Getting Around in Fruitland

There are 37 transit stops in Fruitland. In Fruitland, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 57%
  • Commute to another city - 42%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 92%
  • Transit - 3%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 37%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 19%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
  • 60 minutes and over - 13%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 19%

Work and Education in Fruitland

In Fruitland, 29% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 69% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 8%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
  • $200,000 and over - 12%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 18%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
  • Management occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%
  • Retail trade - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Fruitland Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Fruitland has a consistent population, with 29% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 82%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 11%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 4%
  • Not condominium - 94%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 2%
  • 2 bedrooms - 6%
  • 3 bedrooms - 57%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 35%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 16%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 11%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 9%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 19%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 11%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 4%
  • 1960 or before - 25%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 90%
  • Renter - 9%

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