Best neighbourhoods in Hamilton
If you're looking at where to live in Hamilton, Glenwood Heights tops the list. It has the highest median income among Hamilton's best neighbourhoods, $160,000, and 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Chedoke Park has the most university-educated residents, 64.0%, with income around $132,000.
Citywide, the median family income is $92,000, and 25.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or better. Housing costs bite for some: 21.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Ancaster Heights and Carlisle round out the top earners, both above $150,000.
How Hamilton stacks up vs Ontario
Bars are the Hamiltonaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census Dissemination Areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Hamilton
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chedoke Park · Hamilton | $132,000 | 48.0 | 64.0% |
| 2. Glenwood Heights · Hamilton | $160,000 | 48.0 | 51.3% |
| 3. Ancaster Heights · Hamilton | $153,000 | 47.6 | 49.7% |
| 4. Pleasant Valley West · Hamilton | $132,000 | 50.0 | 47.2% |
| 5. Rockcliffe Survey · Hamilton | $125,000 | 41.6 | 47.3% |
| 6. Dundas & Avonsyde · Hamilton | $129,000 | 33.2 | 44.8% |
| 7. Spring Valley · Hamilton | $131,000 | 52.4 | 44.2% |
| 8. Garners Corners · Hamilton | $123,000 | 35.6 | 46.4% |
| 9. Parkside & Avonsyde · Hamilton | $126,000 | 35.6 | 42.2% |
| 10. Maywood · Hamilton | $127,000 | 48.0 | 40.5% |
| 11. Harmony Hall II · Hamilton | $125,000 | 36.0 | 40.9% |
| 12. Winona Park · Hamilton | $128,000 | 36.8 | 33.3% |
| 13. Braeheid Survey · Hamilton | $116,000 | 34.0 | 39.4% |
| 14. Jones & South Service · Hamilton | $122,000 | 51.2 | 33.3% |
| 15. Duff's Corners · Hamilton | $109,000 | 36.0 | 41.9% |
| 16. Stone Church & Upper Paradise · Hamilton | $114,000 | 39.2 | 37.4% |
| 17. Nakoma · Hamilton | $113,000 | 38.4 | 35.5% |
| 18. Twenty & Glancaster · Hamilton | $115,000 | 38.4 | 32.1% |
| 19. West Flamborough · Hamilton | $122,000 | 50.4 | 29.1% |
| 20. St. Elizabeth Village · Hamilton | $116,000 | 36.4 | 28.7% |
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Common questions
Where to live in Hamilton?
Glenwood Heights, Chedoke Park, and Ancaster Heights top Hamilton's best neighbourhoods list, combining strong incomes with high shares of university-educated residents. Glenwood Heights leads on income at $160,000, while Chedoke Park has the highest education rate at 64.0%.
Where to stay in Hamilton, Ontario?
For visitors looking at Hamilton's strongest neighbourhoods, Ancaster Heights and Carlisle both post median incomes above $150,000. Carlisle comes in at $154,000.
What is the median income in Hamilton?
The citywide median family income is $92,000. Top neighbourhoods like Glenwood Heights run much higher, at $160,000.
What percentage of Hamilton residents have a university degree?
About 25.3% citywide hold a bachelor's degree or higher. In neighbourhoods like Chedoke Park, it's much higher, 64.0%.