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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A diverse and vibrant community with a strong sense of belonging and pride.

Property Pulse

Mostly older homes, with condos and apartments dominating the market. Spacious units with natural light.

Community Canvas

A welcoming community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse backgrounds.

What You'll Love

Proximity to parks, schools, and shopping. Convenient location with easy access to highways and transit.

Have a look around Riverdale.

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 Riverdale, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 29% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood 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

Riverdale 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 French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

4

Having Fun in Riverdale

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 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
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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 Riverdale, 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%

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