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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of commercial and residential areas.
Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer houses, and predominantly owner-occupied.
A vibrant community with a diverse population from various ethnic backgrounds.
The abundance of parks and playgrounds, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.
Ryckmans has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, and people in their 50s. Ryckmans is a mixed commercial and residential area in south Hamilton. Commercial development is located along Rymal and Upper James St. Parts of the residential development in Ryckmans is still ongoing.
People & Families in Ryckmans
Families with kids make up 60% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 44 different ethnic origins, and 38% are first-generation immigrants, while 36% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
550
Neighbourhood Population
1,767
Household Size
- 1 person - 10%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 23%
- 5 or more persons - 18%
Household Types
- One-person households - 9%
- Non-family households - 0%
- Families with children - 60%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 5%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 26%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 19%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 34%
- Canadian - 11%
- English - 8%
- Portuguese - 6%
- Chinese - 6%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 23%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 17%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 5%
Ryckmans Schools
Ryckmans has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Ryckmans
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Ryckmans feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in Ryckmans, with 6 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
6
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Pool - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Ryckmans
There are 34 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 - 70%
- Commute to another city - 30%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 91%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 38%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 7%
- Less than 15 minutes - 23%
Work and Education in Ryckmans
In this neighbourhood, 32% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 71% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 2%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 16%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Health occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 18%
- Retail trade - 13%
- Educational services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 68% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 1% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 30% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Ryckmans Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Ryckmans has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% 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 - 76%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 22%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 15%
- Not condominium - 84%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 55%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 39%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 1%
- 1981 to 1990 - 26%
- 1991 to 2000 - 21%
- 2001 to 2005 - 9%
- 2006 to 2010 - 18%
- 2011 to 2016 - 20%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 95%
- Renter - 3%