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 charming and historic neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and heritage.
Mostly older, detached homes with a mix of bungalows and spacious interiors.
A diverse community of families, retirees, and immigrants from various ethnic backgrounds.
The preserved heritage buildings, beautiful parks, and the small-town feel.
Port Hope has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 40s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people in their 70s. Port Hope is located at the mouth of the Ganaraska River on the north shore of Lake Ontario, in the west end of Northumberland County. Downtown Port Hope offers shopping and a historic main street. With over 270 heritage-designated buildings throughout the municipality, Port Hope has a higher per capita rate of preservation than any other town or city in Canada. Downtown businesses are regulated by the municipality to maintain the town's unique character. This special character makes Port Hope a destination for heritage tourism and people interested in architecture.
People & Families in Port Hope
Families with kids make up 33% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 33% of households and 30% of households are one person living alone. People in Port Hope come from 77 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 16% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,360
Neighbourhood Population
12,304
Household Size
- 1 person - 30%
- 2 persons - 39%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 30%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 33%
- Couples without children - 32%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 26%
- 2 children - 18%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 59%
- 65 years and over - 27%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 41%
- Canadian - 36%
- Scottish - 28%
- Irish - 26%
- French - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 12%
- 45 to 54 years - 17%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 20%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 8%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 17%
- over 70 years - 16%
Port Hope Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 3 Catholic schools, and 4 private schools serving Port Hope. The special programs offered at local schools include Christian, French Immersion, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
3
Private Schools
4
Public
Having Fun in Port Hope
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Port Hope feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 36 parks in Port Hope, with 71 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.
Number of Parks
36
Number of Recreation Facilities
71
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 18
- Pools - 2
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 9
- Sports Fields - 3
- Community Centres - 3
- Splash Pad - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Golf Course - 1
- Beaches - 3
- Sports Court - 1
- Boating Facility - 1
- Climbing Wall - 1
- Fairground - 1
- Country Club - 1
- Trails - 14
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Port Hope
There are 3 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Port Hope. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters, a mix of commuting within and outside the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 42%
- Commute to another city - 56%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 87%
- Transit - 3%
- Walk/bike - 8%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 24%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 14%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 6%
- 60 minutes and over - 11%
- Less than 15 minutes - 42%
Work and Education in Port Hope
In this neighbourhood, 18% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 58% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 18%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
- $200,000 and over - 4%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 28%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 15%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Manufacturing - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 41% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Port Hope Homes
In Port Hope, there are mostly detached homes. Port Hope has a consistent population, with 37% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 65%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 13%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 6%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 4%
- Not condominium - 95%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 11%
- 2 bedrooms - 26%
- 3 bedrooms - 42%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 18%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 26%
- 1981 to 1990 - 9%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 7%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 5%
- 1960 or before - 41%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 73%
- Renter - 25%