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.
Rural Hamilton offers a peaceful and close-knit community for families and people of all ages.
Detached homes with mature trees and spacious interiors are common in Rural Hamilton.
Rural Hamilton is a diverse community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds and a strong sense of belonging.
You'll love the abundance of parks and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.
Rural Hamilton has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Hamilton Township is a rural township located in Northumberland County. It surrounds the Town of Cobourg. The township was named after Henry Hamilton, Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec from 1782 to 1785.
People & Families in Rural Hamilton
Families with kids make up 39% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 39% of households and 18% of households are one person living alone. People in Rural Hamilton come from 62 different ethnic origins, and 10% are first-generation immigrants, while 15% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,110
Neighbourhood Population
10,539
Household Size
- 1 person - 17%
- 2 persons - 42%
- 3 persons - 15%
- 4 persons - 14%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 17%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 38%
- Couples without children - 39%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 21%
- 2 children - 20%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 19%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 42%
- Canadian - 39%
- Scottish - 26%
- Irish - 23%
- German - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 20%
- 55 to 64 years - 26%
- 65 to 74 years - 19%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 7%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 19%
- 60 to 69 years - 15%
- over 70 years - 9%
Rural Hamilton Schools
Rural Hamilton has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 14 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 4 private schools serving Rural Hamilton. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Christian, Montessori, Advanced Placement, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
14
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
4
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in Rural Hamilton
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, water access, and nature parks. There are 15 parks in Rural Hamilton, with 24 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.
Number of Parks
15
Number of Recreation Facilities
24
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 6
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Golf Courses - 4
- Beach - 1
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Driving Range - 1
- Boating Facility - 1
- Fishing Location - 1
- Trail - 1
- Nature Centre - 1
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Getting Around in Rural Hamilton
There are 3 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Port Hope. In Rural Hamilton, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute to another city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 8%
- Commute to another city - 91%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 96%
- Transit - 1%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 33%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 14%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 12%
- Less than 15 minutes - 30%
Work and Education in Rural Hamilton
In this neighbourhood, 17% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 6%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 8%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 11%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Retail trade - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 58% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rural Hamilton Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Rural Hamilton has a consistent population, with 27% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 94%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 17%
- 3 bedrooms - 46%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 33%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 29%
- 1981 to 1990 - 18%
- 1991 to 2000 - 14%
- 2001 to 2005 - 6%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 26%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 94%
- Renter - 6%