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 is a vibrant downtown neighbourhood with a mix of residential and commercial areas.
Mostly condos and apartments with older homes, featuring spacious units and lots of natural light.
A diverse community of people from 138 different ethnic origins, with a mix of age groups.
The dynamic population, great schools, and proximity to Hamilton City Hall and St Joseph's Hospital.
This neighbourhood 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 Durand, 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 this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
6
Getting Around in Durand
There are 69 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Hamilton GO Centre. In this neighbourhood, 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. This neighbourhood 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%