Durand Neighbourhood Guide

Durand 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. Durand is a downtown neighbourhood in Hamilton, named after the businessman and political figure James Durand. The area is a mix of residential and commercial, containing Hamilton City Hall, and located next to Hamilton GO Centre and St Joseph's Hospital.

People & Families in Durand

Families with kids make up 14% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 61% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 138 different ethnic origins, and 32% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

7,060

Neighbourhood Population

11,346

Household Size

1 person - 61%
2 persons - 27%
3 persons - 6%
4 persons - 3%
5 or more persons - 1%

Household Types

One-person households - 61%
Non-family households - 5%
Families with children - 13%
Couples without children - 19%
Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

1 child - 26%
2 children - 11%
3 or more children - 4%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 7%
15 to 64 years - 74%
65 years and over - 17%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 24%
Canadian - 20%
Scottish - 19%
Irish - 18%
German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 7%
25 to 34 years - 25%
35 to 44 years - 12%
45 to 54 years - 14%
55 to 64 years - 16%
65 to 74 years - 13%
75 to 84 years - 6%
85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 3%
5 to 9 years - 2%
10 to 14 years - 1%
15 to 19 years - 2%
20 to 29 years - 22%
30 to 39 years - 16%
40 to 49 years - 11%
50 to 59 years - 12%
60 to 69 years - 12%
over 70 years - 8%

Durand Schools

Durand has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving Durand. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

6

Public

Catholic

Alternative/Special

Turning Point School

Getting Around in Durand

There are 63 transit stops in Durand. Rail stations include Hamilton GO Centre. In Durand, there are a mix of commute types and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 72%
Commute to another city - 27%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 54%
Transit - 23%
Walk/bike - 21%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 37%
30 to 44 minutes - 16%
45 to 59 minutes - 7%
60 minutes and over - 11%
Less than 15 minutes - 26%

Work and Education in Durand

In this neighbourhood, 40% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 69% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 36%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 11%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 4%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 2%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 2%
$200,000 and over - 3%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 24%
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 17%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Health care and social assistance - 14%
Educational services - 12%
Retail trade - 10%

Employment

Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Durand Homes

In Durand, there are mostly condos and apartments. Durand has a dynamic population, with 61% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 25% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.

Home Types

Single-detached house - 6%
Semi-detached house - 0%
Duplex - 2%
Row house - 0%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 20%
High-rise apartment/condo - 68%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 14%
Not condominium - 85%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 51%
2 bedrooms - 34%
3 bedrooms - 5%
No bedrooms - 4%
4 or more bedrooms - 4%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 43%
1981 to 1990 - 8%
1991 to 2000 - 4%
2001 to 2005 - 0%
2006 to 2010 - 0%
2011 to 2016 - 3%
1960 or before - 39%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 21%
Renter - 78%