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 diverse and welcoming community with a mix of young and older residents.
Mostly detached homes with older construction, some with finished basements and separate entrances.
A vibrant community of people from various ethnic backgrounds, with a strong sense of belonging.
Convenient access to schools, parks, and shopping amenities in a family-friendly environment.
Macassa has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people over 80. Macassa is a residential area of Hamilton, with some shopping and services located at Upper Gage Ave. The neighbourhood is also home to Macassa Lodge, a long-term care facility owned and operated by the City of Hamilton.
People & Families in Macassa
Families with kids make up 32% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 43% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 55 different ethnic origins, and 22% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,095
Neighbourhood Population
2,533
Household Size
- 1 person - 42%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 13%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 42%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 31%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 20%
- 3 or more children - 4%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 10%
- 15 to 64 years - 53%
- 65 years and over - 35%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 32%
- Canadian - 29%
- Scottish - 22%
- Irish - 20%
- German - 16%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 12%
- 35 to 44 years - 10%
- 45 to 54 years - 14%
- 55 to 64 years - 16%
- 65 to 74 years - 18%
- 75 to 84 years - 12%
- 85 years and over - 12%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 2%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 9%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 25%
Macassa Schools
Macassa has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Macassa
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 16 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 8.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
16
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Sports Fields - 10
- Splash Pad - 1
Getting Around in Macassa
There are 39 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 78%
- Commute to another city - 22%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 85%
- Transit - 10%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 44%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 5%
- 60 minutes and over - 11%
- Less than 15 minutes - 25%
Work and Education in Macassa
In Macassa, 16% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 19%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 0%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 21%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 17%
- Manufacturing - 15%
- Retail trade - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 41% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Macassa Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Macassa has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 63%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 14%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 20%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 24%
- 2 bedrooms - 20%
- 3 bedrooms - 41%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 12%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 32%
- 1981 to 1990 - 2%
- 1991 to 2000 - 1%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 63%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 62%
- Renter - 37%