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 vibrant and diverse neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Charming older homes with hardwood floors and updated kitchens.

Community Canvas

A mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

What You'll Love

The proximity to McMaster University and the bustling Westdale Village shopping district.

Have a look around Westdale.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Westdale is a residential neighbourhood in Hamilton. It is centred in the Westdale Village shopping district and located near McMaster University. Westdale was founded in the 1920s (in conjunction with McMaster's 1930 founding in Hamilton) as one of Canada's first planned communities. Although urban development has reduced the isolation once integral for Westdale's modelled environment, Westdale Village persists as an established shopping destination for West Hamilton residents. In addition to many small businesses, Westdale is home to many stores, parks and community services.

People & Families in Westdale

Families with kids make up 35% of households in Westdale, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 34% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 86 different ethnic origins, and 36% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

2,040

Neighbourhood Population

4,982

Household Size

  • 1 person - 33%
  • 2 persons - 30%
  • 3 persons - 14%
  • 4 persons - 13%
  • 5 or more persons - 7%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 34%
  • Non-family households - 10%
  • Families with children - 35%
  • Couples without children - 19%
  • Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 28%
  • 2 children - 24%
  • 3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 14%
  • 15 to 64 years - 69%
  • 65 years and over - 16%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 29%
  • Scottish - 21%
  • Irish - 21%
  • Canadian - 18%
  • German - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 15%
  • 25 to 34 years - 16%
  • 35 to 44 years - 15%
  • 45 to 54 years - 17%
  • 55 to 64 years - 15%
  • 65 to 74 years - 11%
  • 75 to 84 years - 4%
  • 85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 22%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 11%
  • 60 to 69 years - 8%
  • over 70 years - 9%

Westdale Schools

This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Jewish, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

5

Catholic Schools

4

Private Schools

2

Having Fun in Westdale

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Westdale feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 3 parks in this neighbourhood, with 20 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

3

Number of Recreation Facilities

20

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Pools - 2
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 2
  • Sports Fields - 5
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
  • Trail - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Westdale

There are 47 transit stops in Westdale. In Westdale, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 68%
  • Commute to another city - 31%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 61%
  • Transit - 14%
  • Walk/bike - 24%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 40%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 13%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
  • 60 minutes and over - 11%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 28%

Work and Education in Westdale

In this neighbourhood, 62% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 83% have any postsecondary education. The educational services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 22%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
  • $200,000 and over - 6%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 31%
  • Sales and service occupations - 15%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 11%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Educational services - 27%
  • Health care and social assistance - 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Westdale Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Westdale has a consistent population, with 49% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 23% 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 - 57%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 7%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 12%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 20%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 1%
  • Not condominium - 97%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 18%
  • 2 bedrooms - 25%
  • 3 bedrooms - 30%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 23%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 18%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 7%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 4%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 68%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 51%
  • Renter - 48%

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