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 vibrant neighbourhood with a mix of residential and commercial areas.
Older homes, a mix of owner and renter-occupied, with a variety of home types.
A community of people from 80 different ethnic origins, with a mix of age groups.
Proximity to shops and restaurants on Barton Street E, King Street E, and Main Street.
Stipley has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Stipley is a neighbourhood in east Hamilton. The Stipley neighbourhood features a mix of residential and commercial areas. There are a variety of shops and restaurants located on Barton Street E, while more businesses are found on King Street E and Main Street.
People & Families in Stipley
Families with kids make up 38% of households in Stipley, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 35% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 80 different ethnic origins, and 19% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,645
Neighbourhood Population
6,178
Household Size
- 1 person - 34%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 34%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 37%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 34%
- 2 children - 22%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 72%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 27%
- English - 24%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 19%
- French - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 5%
- 25 to 34 years - 17%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 8%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 15%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 5%
Stipley Schools
Stipley has secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Stipley
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Stipley feature skating. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 11 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
11
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rink - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Stadium - 1
- Gym - 1
Getting Around in Stipley
There are 36 transit stops in Stipley. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 69%
- Commute to another city - 29%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 68%
- Transit - 22%
- Walk/bike - 7%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 19%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 14%
- Less than 15 minutes - 20%
Work and Education in Stipley
In Stipley, 13% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 47% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 27%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
- $200,000 and over - 0%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 11%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 14%
- Manufacturing - 14%
- Retail trade - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 7% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Stipley Homes
In Stipley, there are a mix of home types. Stipley has a consistent population, with 46% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 17% 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 - 50%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 17%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 28%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 3%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 18%
- 2 bedrooms - 22%
- 3 bedrooms - 37%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 19%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 10%
- 1981 to 1990 - 1%
- 1991 to 2000 - 1%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 86%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 54%
- Renter - 45%