Neighbourhood Guide

Fruitland

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.

Fruitland has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Fruitland is a community in the eastern end of Hamilton. The region became known as Fruitland due to its fertile soil, and the region is renowned for its winery industry.

People & Families in Fruitland

Families with kids make up 54% of households in Fruitland, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 15% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 54 different ethnic origins, and 23% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,255

Neighbourhood Population

3,760

Household Size

  • 1 person - 15%
  • 2 persons - 31%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 20%
  • 5 or more persons - 14%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 15%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 53%
  • Couples without children - 26%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 25%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 14%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 67%
  • 65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Italian - 24%
  • Canadian - 23%
  • English - 20%
  • Scottish - 15%
  • Irish - 12%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 9%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 24%
  • 55 to 64 years - 24%
  • 65 to 74 years - 14%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 17%
  • 60 to 69 years - 9%
  • over 70 years - 7%

Fruitland Schools

Fruitland has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 9 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Fruitland. The special programs offered at local schools include Christian, French Immersion, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

9

Private Schools

1

Public

Catholic

Private

Getting Around in Fruitland

There are 9 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Fruitland, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 57%
  • Commute to another city - 42%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 92%
  • Transit - 3%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 37%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 19%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
  • 60 minutes and over - 13%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 19%

Work and Education in Fruitland

In Fruitland, 29% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 69% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 8%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
  • $200,000 and over - 12%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 18%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
  • Management occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%
  • Retail trade - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Fruitland Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 29% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 82%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 11%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 4%
  • Not condominium - 94%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 2%
  • 2 bedrooms - 6%
  • 3 bedrooms - 57%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 35%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 16%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 11%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 9%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 19%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 11%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 4%
  • 1960 or before - 25%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 90%
  • Renter - 9%
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