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.
Gibson is a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood with a mix of old and new homes.
Homes in Gibson range from old Victorian character homes to newer housing developments.
Gibson is home to families with kids, young professionals, and a diverse immigrant population.
You'll love the dynamic population, parks, and mix of home types in Gibson.
Gibson has a dynamic population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, and people in their 50s. Gibson is a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood located in the north end of Hamilton. While there are newer housing developments in Gibson, there are also many old Victorian character homes in the area.
People & Families in Gibson
Families with kids make up 38% of households in Gibson, while couples without children make up 14% of households and 40% of households are one person living alone. People in Gibson come from 96 different ethnic origins, and 28% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,080
Neighbourhood Population
7,346
Household Size
- 1 person - 40%
- 2 persons - 25%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 8%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 40%
- Non-family households - 6%
- Families with children - 37%
- Couples without children - 14%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 34%
- 2 children - 19%
- 3 or more children - 17%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 19%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 26%
- Scottish - 17%
- English - 17%
- Irish - 17%
- French - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 5%
- 25 to 34 years - 16%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 18%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 5%
Gibson Schools
Gibson has secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Gibson. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Gibson
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Gibson feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 4 parks in Gibson, with 19 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
19
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Pools - 2
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 2
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Courts - 3
- Trail - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Gibson
There are 36 transit stops in Gibson. 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 - 30%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 59%
- Transit - 28%
- Walk/bike - 9%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 36%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 17%
Work and Education in Gibson
In Gibson, 12% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 40% have any postsecondary education. The accommodation and food services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 40%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 4%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 2%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 1%
- $200,000 and over - 0%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 33%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 9%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Accommodation and food services - 12%
- Manufacturing - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 45% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 48% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Gibson Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 53% 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 - 35%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 13%
- Row house - 2%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 26%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 18%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 30%
- 2 bedrooms - 19%
- 3 bedrooms - 31%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 17%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 22%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 67%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 35%
- Renter - 65%