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 peaceful and established neighbourhood with a diverse community and convenient amenities.
Mostly townhouses and duplexes, with a mix of older and newer homes.
A close-knit community of families, couples, and retirees from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Great elementary and secondary schools, parks for outdoor activities, and a variety of shops and restaurants.
Kennedy has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 50s, people in their 60s, people in their 70s, and people over 80. Kennedy is a neighbourhood in south Hamilton. Mostly residential, there are a variety of shops and restaurants on Rymal Road W and Upper James Street. The area is located just north of the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.
People & Families in Kennedy
Families with kids make up 21% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 31% of households and 43% of households are one person living alone. People in Kennedy come from 32 different ethnic origins, and 31% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
875
Neighbourhood Population
1,879
Household Size
- 1 person - 42%
- 2 persons - 34%
- 3 persons - 6%
- 4 persons - 9%
- 5 or more persons - 5%
Household Types
- One-person households - 43%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 21%
- Couples without children - 31%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 17%
- 2 children - 19%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 64 years - 40%
- 65 years and over - 51%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 25%
- Italian - 20%
- Canadian - 16%
- Scottish - 16%
- Irish - 14%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 1%
- 35 to 44 years - 5%
- 45 to 54 years - 8%
- 55 to 64 years - 11%
- 65 to 74 years - 19%
- 75 to 84 years - 32%
- 85 years and over - 19%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 2%
- 5 to 9 years - 2%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 7%
- 30 to 39 years - 4%
- 40 to 49 years - 6%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 43%
Kennedy Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Kennedy
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 1 parks in this neighbourhood, with 4 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
1
Number of Recreation Facilities
4
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
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Getting Around in Kennedy
There are 26 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 78%
- Commute to another city - 24%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 91%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 36%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 13%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 26%
Work and Education in Kennedy
In this neighbourhood, 29% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The educational services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 16%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 13%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 4%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Educational services - 12%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 34% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 1% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 62% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Kennedy Homes
In Kennedy, there are mostly townhouses and duplexes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 24% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% 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 - 37%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 60%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 38%
- Not condominium - 61%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 19%
- 2 bedrooms - 42%
- 3 bedrooms - 19%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 16%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 28%
- 1981 to 1990 - 30%
- 1991 to 2000 - 23%
- 2001 to 2005 - 5%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 9%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 64%
- Renter - 33%
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