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 lakeside community with a consistent population, popular with people of various age groups.
Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer homes, and mostly owner-occupied.
A diverse community with residents from various ethnic origins and a mix of commuters.
Great schools, beautiful parks, and a vibrant lakeside atmosphere.
Hamilton Beach has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Hamilton Beach is a lakeside community in east Hamilton. The area is a combination of waterfront residential areas and commercial businesses.
People & Families in Hamilton Beach
Families with kids make up 28% of households in Hamilton Beach, while couples without children make up 31% of households and 32% of households are one person living alone. People in Hamilton Beach come from 31 different ethnic origins, and 13% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
545
Neighbourhood Population
1,176
Household Size
- 1 person - 32%
- 2 persons - 39%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 9%
- 5 or more persons - 3%
Household Types
- One-person households - 32%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 28%
- Couples without children - 31%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 15%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 10%
- 15 to 64 years - 74%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 38%
- Canadian - 33%
- Irish - 20%
- Scottish - 17%
- German - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 16%
- 35 to 44 years - 12%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 28%
- 65 to 74 years - 8%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 2%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 20%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 6%
Hamilton Beach Schools
Hamilton Beach has great elementary schools and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Hamilton Beach
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Hamilton Beach feature playgrounds for kids. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 8 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
8
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Field - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Hamilton Beach
There are 26 transit stops in Hamilton Beach. In Hamilton Beach, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 48%
- Commute to another city - 50%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 91%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 9%
- Less than 15 minutes - 25%
Work and Education in Hamilton Beach
In this neighbourhood, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 62% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 9%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 8%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 30% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Hamilton Beach Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 62%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 13%
- Row house - 14%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 7%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 13%
- Not condominium - 85%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 10%
- 2 bedrooms - 24%
- 3 bedrooms - 49%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 15%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 11%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 4%
- 2006 to 2010 - 12%
- 2011 to 2016 - 3%
- 1960 or before - 64%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 76%
- Renter - 24%