Neighbourhood Guide

Durand

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.

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

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%

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