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.
A family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and diverse population.
A mix of older and newer homes, with spacious layouts and attractive features.
A diverse community with residents of all ages and a strong focus on education.
The abundance of parks, great schools, and convenient shopping options.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Gilkson is a neighbourhood located in south Hamilton. Mostly residential, the community is centred around a large park and school. There are some restaurants and stores in Gilkson found along Stone Church Road West and on Garth Street.
People & Families in Gilkson
Families with kids make up 55% of households in Gilkson, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 16% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 55 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 25% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,085
Neighbourhood Population
3,069
Household Size
- 1 person - 16%
- 2 persons - 32%
- 3 persons - 21%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 11%
Household Types
- One-person households - 15%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 54%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 23%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 26%
- English - 22%
- Scottish - 17%
- Irish - 16%
- Italian - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 19%
- 55 to 64 years - 25%
- 65 to 74 years - 18%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 1%
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 - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 12%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 9%
Gilkson Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Gilkson. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Gilkson
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Gilkson feature sports parks. There are 1 parks in Gilkson, with 12 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 12.
Number of Parks
1
Number of Recreation Facilities
12
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 4
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
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Getting Around in Gilkson
There are 21 transit stops in Gilkson. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 73%
- Commute to another city - 28%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 84%
- Transit - 9%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 43%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 12%
- Less than 15 minutes - 21%
Work and Education in Gilkson
In Gilkson, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 59% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 7%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 10%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
- $200,000 and over - 4%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 16%
- Retail trade - 12%
- Manufacturing - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 7% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Gilkson Homes
In Gilkson, there are a mix of home types. Gilkson has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 7% 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 - 50%
- Semi-detached house - 15%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 31%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 21%
- Not condominium - 77%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 63%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 32%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 67%
- 1981 to 1990 - 21%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 3%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 84%
- Renter - 14%