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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Mostly older homes, with a mix of single-detached houses, row houses, and apartments.
A vibrant community of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
The abundance of parks and playgrounds, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.
McQuesten has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 20s, and people in their 50s. McQuesten is a neighbourhood in east Hamilton. Mostly residential, the area features mostly detached houses and is home to many families and children. There are businesses located along Barton Street E.
People & Families in McQuesten
Families with kids make up 42% of households in McQuesten, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 34% of households are one person living alone. People in McQuesten come from 77 different ethnic origins, and 22% are first-generation immigrants, while 22% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,715
Neighbourhood Population
6,532
Household Size
- 1 person - 34%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 15%
- 4 persons - 11%
- 5 or more persons - 9%
Household Types
- One-person households - 34%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 41%
- Couples without children - 17%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 32%
- 2 children - 22%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 19%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 14%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 33%
- English - 23%
- Irish - 17%
- Scottish - 15%
- French - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 12%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 6%
McQuesten Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving McQuesten. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
9
Catholic Schools
6
Public
Having Fun in McQuesten
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 13 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
13
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Tennis Court - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 6
- Sports Field - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in McQuesten
There are 59 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In McQuesten, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 71%
- Commute to another city - 27%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 69%
- Transit - 24%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 23%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 6%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 23%
Work and Education in McQuesten
In this neighbourhood, 5% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 36% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 30%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 5%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 2%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 2%
- $200,000 and over - 0%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 30%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 21%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 18%
- Retail trade - 14%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 46% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 47% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
McQuesten Homes
In McQuesten, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 38% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 44%
- Semi-detached house - 6%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 11%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 25%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 24%
- 2 bedrooms - 26%
- 3 bedrooms - 36%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 10%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 36%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 2%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 56%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 41%
- Renter - 58%