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 community with a strong sense of belonging and pride.
Mostly older homes, with condos and apartments dominating the market. Spacious units with natural light.
A welcoming community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse backgrounds.
Proximity to parks, schools, and shopping. Convenient location with easy access to highways and transit.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Riverdale is a neighbourhood in east Hamilton. The area is mostly residential, though there are some shops and restaurants located along Centennial Parkway N and at Parkway Plaza on Barton Street E.
People & Families in Riverdale
Families with kids make up 42% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 29% of households are one person living alone. People in Riverdale come from 102 different ethnic origins, and 45% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,970
Neighbourhood Population
9,941
Household Size
- 1 person - 29%
- 2 persons - 32%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 12%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 29%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 42%
- Couples without children - 21%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 34%
- 2 children - 20%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 16%
- English - 14%
- Scottish - 11%
- East Indian - 11%
- Irish - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 15%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 18%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 9%
Riverdale Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Riverdale. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Riverdale
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Riverdale feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 4 parks in Riverdale, with 21 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
21
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Pool - 1
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 4
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 3
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Trail - 1
- Gym - 1
Getting Around in Riverdale
There are 48 transit stops in Riverdale. In Riverdale, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 68%
- Commute to another city - 32%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 11%
- Walk/bike - 7%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 36%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
- 60 minutes and over - 11%
- Less than 15 minutes - 24%
Work and Education in Riverdale
In Riverdale, 16% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 47% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 22%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 14%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 12%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 2%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 30%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 19%
- Retail trade - 14%
- Health care and social assistance - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 51% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 42% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Riverdale Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Riverdale has a consistent population, with 42% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 21%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 11%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 61%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 10%
- Not condominium - 89%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 16%
- 2 bedrooms - 44%
- 3 bedrooms - 27%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 10%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 67%
- 1981 to 1990 - 13%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 12%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 33%
- Renter - 67%