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

Rosedale is a peaceful residential neighbourhood with easy access to parks and trails.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, older construction, and owner-occupied. Some homes have separate entrances.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents from 68 different ethnic origins and a mix of age groups.

What You'll Love

Great schools, proximity to parks and trails, and a consistent population.

Have a look around Rosedale.

Rosedale 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. Located in east Hamilton, Rosedale is a residential neighbourhood adjacent to the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Residents enjoy easy access to parks and trails.

People & Families in Rosedale

Families with kids make up 38% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 33% of households are one person living alone. People in Rosedale come from 68 different ethnic origins, and 17% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

2,195

Neighbourhood Population

4,875

Household Size

  • 1 person - 33%
  • 2 persons - 33%
  • 3 persons - 16%
  • 4 persons - 11%
  • 5 or more persons - 4%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 33%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 38%
  • Couples without children - 23%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 34%
  • 2 children - 21%
  • 3 or more children - 5%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 13%
  • 15 to 64 years - 69%
  • 65 years and over - 17%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 30%
  • English - 29%
  • Scottish - 22%
  • Irish - 21%
  • German - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 2%
  • 25 to 34 years - 13%
  • 35 to 44 years - 14%
  • 45 to 54 years - 19%
  • 55 to 64 years - 22%
  • 65 to 74 years - 12%
  • 75 to 84 years - 7%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 3%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 13%
  • 30 to 39 years - 13%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 17%
  • 60 to 69 years - 12%
  • over 70 years - 9%

Rosedale Schools

Rosedale has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 8 Catholic schools serving Rosedale. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

8

Getting Around in Rosedale

There are 40 transit stops in Rosedale. In Rosedale, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 75%
  • Commute to another city - 24%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 84%
  • Transit - 9%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 41%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 19%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 6%
  • 60 minutes and over - 7%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 25%

Work and Education in Rosedale

In this neighbourhood, 11% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 51% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 18%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
  • $200,000 and over - 2%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 28%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Health care and social assistance - 13%
  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Manufacturing - 12%

Employment

  • Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rosedale Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 33% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 2%
  • Row house - 2%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 12%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 19%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 1%
  • Not condominium - 98%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 16%
  • 2 bedrooms - 30%
  • 3 bedrooms - 39%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 12%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 28%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 2%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 1%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 65%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 61%
  • Renter - 38%

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