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.
A quiet and residential neighbourhood with a diverse population and a strong sense of community.
Mostly older, single-detached homes with spacious yards and charming brick bungalows.
A welcoming community of families, professionals, and retirees from various ethnic backgrounds.
The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.
Hampton Heights has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Hampton Heights is a neighbourhood located in south Hamilton. Hampton Heights is mostly residential, with a few parks throughout the area. There is a small shopping area at the corner of Upper Gage Ave and Fennell Ave E.
People & Families in Hampton Heights
Families with kids make up 32% of households in Hampton Heights, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 38% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 46 different ethnic origins, and 17% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,590
Neighbourhood Population
3,382
Household Size
- 1 person - 39%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 13%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 5%
Household Types
- One-person households - 38%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 32%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 33%
- 2 children - 16%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 63%
- 65 years and over - 23%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 36%
- Canadian - 30%
- Scottish - 22%
- Irish - 18%
- Italian - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 14%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 14%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 15%
- 85 years and over - 5%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 14%
Hampton Heights Schools
This neighbourhood has secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
4
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Hampton Heights
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 2 parks in Hampton Heights, with 5 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
5
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Field - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
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Getting Around in Hampton Heights
There are 40 transit stops in Hampton Heights. In Hampton Heights, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 76%
- Commute to another city - 24%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 79%
- Transit - 15%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 42%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 18%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 9%
- Less than 15 minutes - 20%
Work and Education in Hampton Heights
In Hampton Heights, 13% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 59% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 23%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 15%
- Health care and social assistance - 13%
- Retail trade - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 52% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 43% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Hampton Heights Homes
In Hampton Heights, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 66%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 3%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 7%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 21%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 100%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 23%
- 2 bedrooms - 22%
- 3 bedrooms - 39%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 15%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 27%
- 1981 to 1990 - 4%
- 1991 to 2000 - 1%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 60%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 62%
- Renter - 37%