Hamilton Neighbourhoods
King's Forest Lower

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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A peaceful neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and residents of various age groups.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, older construction, and owner-occupied properties.

Community Canvas

A community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds and a mix of families and couples.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, with easy access to amenities and transit stops.

Have a look around King's Forest Lower.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. King's Forest is a neighbourhood entirely composed of parks and recreation land, including sports parks and forested areas.

People & Families in King's Forest Lower

Families with kids make up 38% of households in King's Forest Lower, while couples without children make up 34% of households and 23% of households are one person living alone. People in King's Forest Lower come from 40 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

600

Neighbourhood Population

1,470

Household Size

  • 1 person - 21%
  • 2 persons - 39%
  • 3 persons - 17%
  • 4 persons - 13%
  • 5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 22%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 37%
  • Couples without children - 34%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 26%
  • 2 children - 18%
  • 3 or more children - 6%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 12%
  • 15 to 64 years - 62%
  • 65 years and over - 25%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 19%
  • Canadian - 17%
  • Italian - 14%
  • Irish - 14%
  • Scottish - 13%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 8%
  • 35 to 44 years - 16%
  • 45 to 54 years - 18%
  • 55 to 64 years - 16%
  • 65 to 74 years - 24%
  • 75 to 84 years - 12%
  • 85 years and over - 6%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 3%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 11%
  • 40 to 49 years - 12%
  • 50 to 59 years - 16%
  • 60 to 69 years - 13%
  • over 70 years - 15%

King's Forest Lower Schools

King's Forest Lower has great elementary schools and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools and 11 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

11

Catholic Schools

11

Having Fun in King's Forest Lower

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in King's Forest Lower feature skating. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 18 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 9.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

18

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playground - 1
  • Pool - 1
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Court - 1
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 6
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facility - 1
  • Trails - 3
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Getting Around in King's Forest Lower

There are 34 transit stops in King's Forest Lower. In King's Forest Lower, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 62%
  • Commute to another city - 38%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 89%
  • Transit - 5%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 47%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 14%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
  • 60 minutes and over - 9%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 20%

Work and Education in King's Forest Lower

In King's Forest Lower, 19% 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 - 4%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 8%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
  • $200,000 and over - 1%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 22%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 17%
  • Health care and social assistance - 14%
  • Retail trade - 14%

Employment

  • Employed - 51% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 43% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

King's Forest Lower Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. King's Forest Lower has a consistent population, with 27% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 75%
  • Semi-detached house - 5%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 19%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 20%
  • Not condominium - 79%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 3%
  • 2 bedrooms - 8%
  • 3 bedrooms - 71%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 18%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 65%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 8%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 4%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 23%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 91%
  • Renter - 8%

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