Best neighbourhoods in Hamilton for young professionals
Most people in Hamilton aren't commuting by transit or on foot. Just 7.1% take public transit and 4.1% walk to work citywide, while about a quarter of commuters, 25.2%, get there in under 15 minutes.
For young professionals chasing an educated crowd, Chedoke Park stands out with 64% of residents holding a university degree, and Glenwood Heights follows at 51.3%. Both run well above the citywide bachelor's-or-higher rate of 25.3%.
Hamilton's overall density is 3,665 people per square kilometre, so even the busier spots aren't packed the way a bigger city core would be.
What matters for young professionals in Hamilton
Bars are the Hamiltonaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas on the metrics that drive this persona.
Top neighbourhoods
| 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
What are the best neighbourhoods in Hamilton for young professionals?
Chedoke Park has the highest share of university-educated residents, at 64%. Glenwood Heights follows at 51.3%, well above the citywide rate of 25.3%.
Do people commute by transit in Hamilton?
Not many. Only 7.1% of commuters citywide use public transit, and 4.1% walk to work.
How long is the average commute in Hamilton?
About 25.2% of commuters citywide get to work in under 15 minutes.
How educated are Hamilton residents overall?
25.3% of residents citywide have a bachelor's degree or higher. Some neighbourhoods, like Chedoke Park at 64%, run much higher.