Newcomer hubs neighbourhoods in Hamilton
Hamilton is a newcomer city. About one in four residents were born outside Canada, 25.9% citywide, and most people here still speak English at home, 75.1%. Only 6.3% speak a non-official language at home and just 0.2% speak French.
Rymal leads the newcomer hubs, with 60% of residents born outside Canada. Strathcona and Buchanan follow close behind at 59% each. Mohawk Meadows, Hamilton Mountain, and Corktown round out the top spots, all with at least half their residents born abroad.
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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 immigrants
| Neighbourhood | immigrants | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Centennial & Barton · Hamilton | 61 | $81,000 |
| 2. Rymal · Hamilton | 60 | — |
| 3. Strathcona · Hamilton | 59 | $63,600 |
| 4. Queenston & Centennial · Hamilton | 59 | $85,000 |
| 5. Barton & Birch · Hamilton | 59 | $59,200 |
| 6. Buchanan · Hamilton | 59 | $97,000 |
| 7. Mohawk Meadows · Hamilton | 57 | $153,000 |
| 8. Hamilton Mountain · Hamilton | 54 | $98,000 |
| 9. Queenston & Lake · Hamilton | 53 | $97,000 |
| 10. Upper Centennial & Ridge · Hamilton | 51 | $95,000 |
| 11. Corktown · Hamilton | 50 | $55,600 |
| 12. Cherry Heights · Hamilton | 49 | $97,000 |
| 13. St. Elizabeth Village · Hamilton | 49 | $95,000 |
| 14. Fruitland · Hamilton | 49 | $106,000 |
| 15. Community Beach · Hamilton | 48 | — |
| 16. Inch Park · Hamilton | 48 | $60,000 |
| 17. Upper Sherman & Stone Church · Hamilton | 48 | $80,000 |
| 18. Beasley · Hamilton | 46 | $61,600 |
| 19. Stone Church & Upper Paradise · Hamilton | 46 | $94,000 |
| 20. Stoney Creek · Hamilton | 45 | $113,000 |
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Common questions
What is the most diverse neighbourhood in Hamilton?
Rymal has the highest share of immigrants in Hamilton, 60% of residents born outside Canada. Strathcona and Buchanan are close behind at 59% each.
Where do most immigrants live in Hamilton?
Newcomers cluster in neighbourhoods like Rymal, Strathcona, Buchanan, and Mohawk Meadows, all topping 55% immigrant residents. Citywide, about 25.9% of Hamilton residents are immigrants.
What language do people speak at home in Hamilton?
Most Hamilton residents speak English at home, 75.1% citywide. Only 6.3% speak a non-official language and 0.2% speak French.
Is Mohawk Meadows a newcomer neighbourhood?
Yes. 57% of Mohawk Meadows residents were born outside Canada, and the typical household there earns about $153,000.