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

Gershome is a welcoming and diverse neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Gershome features mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer properties.

Community Canvas

Gershome is home to a diverse community of families, professionals, and retirees.

What You'll Love

You'll love the great schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to amenities in Gershome.

Have a look around Gershome.

Gershome has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Gershome is a neighbourhood in east Hamilton. Mostly residential, the majority of the homes in Gershome are detached. The community also contains numerous forested areas.

People & Families in Gershome

Families with kids make up 47% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 35% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in Gershome come from 39 different ethnic origins, and 41% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

720

Neighbourhood Population

2,056

Household Size

  • 1 person - 11%
  • 2 persons - 38%
  • 3 persons - 19%
  • 4 persons - 18%
  • 5 or more persons - 11%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 11%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 47%
  • Couples without children - 35%
  • Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 25%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 10%
  • 15 to 64 years - 64%
  • 65 years and over - 24%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Italian - 30%
  • Canadian - 18%
  • Croatian - 11%
  • Scottish - 11%
  • English - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 2%
  • 35 to 44 years - 10%
  • 45 to 54 years - 18%
  • 55 to 64 years - 23%
  • 65 to 74 years - 25%
  • 75 to 84 years - 15%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 2%
  • 5 to 9 years - 3%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 7%
  • 40 to 49 years - 12%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 17%
  • over 70 years - 13%

Gershome 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 French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

8

Having Fun in Gershome

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 1 parks in Gershome, with 8 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 8.

Number of Parks

1

Number of Recreation Facilities

8

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playground - 1
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Sports Fields - 2
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facility - 1
  • Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Gershome

There are 18 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Gershome, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 68%
  • Commute to another city - 31%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 94%
  • Transit - 6%
  • Walk/bike - 0%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 41%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
  • 60 minutes and over - 11%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 21%

Work and Education in Gershome

In this neighbourhood, 26% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 66% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 4%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 13%
  • $200,000 and over - 9%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 28%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 15%
  • Manufacturing - 13%
  • Educational services - 11%

Employment

  • Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Gershome Homes

In Gershome, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 19% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 4% 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 - 85%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 13%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 14%
  • Not condominium - 84%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 0%
  • 2 bedrooms - 2%
  • 3 bedrooms - 51%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 45%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 30%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 41%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 9%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 16%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 3%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 95%
  • Renter - 4%

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