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.
Vibrant downtown neighbourhood with a mix of commercial and residential spaces, bustling with activity.
Mostly condos and apartments, with older homes and attractive features like stainless steel appliances.
A dynamic population with people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, creating a rich and inclusive community.
Great schools, diverse community, and an abundance of parks and recreational facilities.
Central (Hamilton) has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. In the heart of downtown, Central is a mixed commercial and residential neighbourhood. The Central area is home to many of Hamilton's municipal buildings, including the Central branch of the Hamilton Public Library. The FirstOntario Centre arena is located on the corner of Bay Street North and York Boulevard in Central Hamilton. Numerous restaurants can be found throughout the neighbourhood, and especially on King Street West.
People & Families in Central (Hamilton)
Families with kids make up 16% of households in Central (Hamilton), while couples without children make up 14% of households and 62% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 84 different ethnic origins, and 42% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,345
Neighbourhood Population
4,317
Household Size
- 1 person - 62%
- 2 persons - 23%
- 3 persons - 7%
- 4 persons - 4%
- 5 or more persons - 2%
Household Types
- One-person households - 62%
- Non-family households - 6%
- Families with children - 16%
- Couples without children - 14%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 32%
- 2 children - 17%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 21%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 17%
- Canadian - 13%
- Irish - 13%
- Scottish - 11%
- Chinese - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 5%
- 25 to 34 years - 20%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 16%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 1%
- 10 to 14 years - 2%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 17%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 9%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 14%
Central (Hamilton) Schools
Central (Hamilton) has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Central (Hamilton). The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Islamic.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
1
Having Fun in Central (Hamilton)
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 1 parks in this neighbourhood, with 6 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.
Number of Parks
1
Number of Recreation Facilities
6
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
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Getting Around in Central (Hamilton)
There are 69 transit stops in Central (Hamilton). Rail stations include West Harbour GO. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 63%
- Commute to another city - 36%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 53%
- Transit - 26%
- Walk/bike - 19%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 18%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 12%
- Less than 15 minutes - 22%
Work and Education in Central (Hamilton)
In Central (Hamilton), 27% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 56% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 50%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 3%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 2%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 2%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 3%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 1%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 1%
- $200,000 and over - 0%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 12%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Manufacturing - 10%
- Accommodation and food services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 48% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 7% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 43% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Central (Hamilton) Homes
In Central (Hamilton), there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 53% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 21% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 10%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 13%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 61%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 3%
- Not condominium - 95%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 51%
- 2 bedrooms - 20%
- 3 bedrooms - 13%
- No bedrooms - 8%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 7%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 40%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 4%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 45%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 22%
- Renter - 77%