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 diverse and vibrant neighbourhood with a mix of industrial and residential areas.
Mostly older, detached homes with a consistent population. Some homes feature stainless steel appliances.
A diverse community with people of various ages and ethnic origins, creating a rich cultural tapestry.
The abundance of parks with playgrounds and sports facilities, perfect for outdoor activities.
Parkview 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. Parkview is a neighbourhood in east Hamilton. The neighbourhood features a mix of industrial and residential areas, with some restaurants and stores located on Parkdale Ave N.
People & Families in Parkview
Families with kids make up 37% of households in Parkview, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 27% of households are one person living alone. People in Parkview come from 51 different ethnic origins, and 15% are first-generation immigrants, while 22% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
875
Neighbourhood Population
2,101
Household Size
- 1 person - 27%
- 2 persons - 36%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 6%
Household Types
- One-person households - 26%
- Non-family households - 6%
- Families with children - 37%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 33%
- 2 children - 18%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 37%
- English - 25%
- Scottish - 22%
- Irish - 20%
- French - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 15%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 26%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 3%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 19%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 7%
Parkview Schools
Parkview has secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Parkview. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
4
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Parkview
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 17 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
17
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Parkview
There are 26 transit stops in Parkview. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 61%
- Commute to another city - 38%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 82%
- Transit - 12%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 38%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
- 60 minutes and over - 11%
- Less than 15 minutes - 26%
Work and Education in Parkview
In Parkview, 8% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 42% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 11%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 11%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 8%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 0%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 32%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 25%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 11%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 18%
- Retail trade - 16%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 7% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Parkview Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Parkview has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 92%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 5%
- 2 bedrooms - 30%
- 3 bedrooms - 48%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 16%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 24%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 0%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 69%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 87%
- Renter - 14%