Family-friendly neighbourhoods in Hamilton
Beasley has the highest share of kids in Hamilton. About 40% of residents there are under 14, way above the citywide figure of 16.0% under 15. Binbrook comes next at 30%, then Berrisfield at 29%.
Incomes tell a different story. Beasley's median income is $61,600, while Binbrook and Mount Hope, both in the top ten for kids, earn around $110,000 and $116,000.
Across Hamilton, the typical age is 41.6, and most homes are single-detached (60.1%) and owner-occupied (69.7%), the setup most families look for.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Hamiltonaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Hamilton by residents aged 0–14
| Neighbourhood | residents aged 0–14 | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Beasley · Hamilton | 40 | $61,600 |
| 2. Barton & Birch · Hamilton | 33 | $59,200 |
| 3. Binbrook · Hamilton | 30 | $110,000 |
| 4. Berrisfield · Hamilton | 29 | $69,500 |
| 5. Rosedale · Hamilton | 28 | $53,600 |
| 6. Upper Centennial & Ridge · Hamilton | 28 | $95,000 |
| 7. Buchanan · Hamilton | 28 | $71,500 |
| 8. Barton & Nash · Hamilton | 27 | $58,000 |
| 9. Mount Hope · Hamilton | 27 | $116,000 |
| 10. Rymal · Hamilton | 27 | $65,500 |
| 11. Braeheid Survey · Hamilton | 26 | $116,000 |
| 12. Dundas & Avonsyde · Hamilton | 26 | $122,000 |
| 13. Normanhurst · Hamilton | 26 | $66,000 |
| 14. Rymal & Fletcher · Hamilton | 26 | $106,000 |
| 15. Elfrida · Hamilton | 26 | $100,000 |
| 16. Rockcliffe Survey · Hamilton | 25 | $119,000 |
| 17. Strathcona · Hamilton | 25 | $63,600 |
| 18. Hamilton Mountain · Hamilton | 25 | $95,000 |
| 19. Heritage Green · Hamilton | 25 | $106,000 |
| 20. Parkside & Avonsyde · Hamilton | 25 | $126,000 |
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Common questions
What are the best family-friendly neighbourhoods in Hamilton?
Beasley has the largest share of kids under 14, at 40%. Binbrook and Berrisfield follow at 30% and 29%.
What's the median age in Hamilton?
The typical Hamilton resident is 41.6 years old. Citywide, 16.0% of residents are under 15.
Are Hamilton's family neighbourhoods mostly houses?
Yes. 60.1% of homes across Hamilton are single-detached, and 69.7% are owner-occupied.
Which Hamilton neighbourhoods for families have higher incomes?
Mount Hope and Binbrook stand out, with median incomes around $116,000 and $110,000. That's well above Beasley's $61,600, even though Beasley has more kids.