Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (17) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
D's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lina's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Relay Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mulberry Street Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
P.A.M.'s
Coffee Shop
Saint James Espresso Bar & Eatery
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
The Oak Cafe
Coffee Shop
Smalls Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Sunny Corner Bar
Coffee Shop
Steeltown Garage Co.
Coffee Shop
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Bread Bar
Coffee Shop
Relay Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Andiamo
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Saint Jimmy's
Coffee Shop
Redchurch
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
FirstOntario Centre
Stadium
Art Gallery
Museum
Levity
Theatre Arts
Landmark
Cinema
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery
Citadel Theater
Theatre Arts
Workers Arts and Heritage Centre
Museum
Sculpture Park
Museum
FirstOntario Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Historic Plaque
Museum
Historic Plaque
Museum
LiUNA Station
Attraction
MANSION
Nightclub
Lyric Theatre
Theatre Arts
Whitehern Historic House
Museum
Player's Guild of Hamilton Inc.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Aquarius
Theatre Arts
Military Museum 1812
Museum
Staircase Theatre
Theatre Arts
Dundurn Castle
Museum
HMCS Haida
Attraction
Splash Pad
Water Park
Auchmar Estate
Attraction
Auchmar Mansion
Attraction
Westdale Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (48) A+
Sugar Bowl
Fast Food
Sparkling Fresh Water
Beverages
Mexican Kitchen
Fast Food
Mystic Ramen
Fast Food
The Flying G'Nosh
Fast Food
Crack Me Up
Fast Food
Aichi Japan
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Mr. Sub
Fast Food
Galito’s Flame Grilled Chicken
Fast Food
Jimmy the Greek
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chocolat
Sweets
New York Fries
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Wally Parr Sausage
Fast Food
The Brain Bar
Bar
Wok Express
Fast Food
JanBingo
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Bueno Vita Pizza
Fast Food
Fit for Life
Fast Food
Hurry Curry
Fast Food
Tabouli
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Good Shepherd: Notre Dame House
Community Centre
de la sol yoga studios
Gym
Studio Zee Pilates
Gym
YMCA
Community Centre
Alchemy Fitness
Gym
Bennetto Community Centre
Community Centre
Gym on Locke
Gym
Xelf Fitness
Gym
Central Memorial Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Gravity Climbing Gym
Gym
Dalewood Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Chabad Jewish Student Centre
Community Centre
Body Pro Gym
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Community Centre
Gym On Plains
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
The Fitness Firm
Gym
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Moksha Yoga Hamilton
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Groceries (19) A+
Tan Thanh Supermarket & Houseware
Grocery Store
Buttram Family Farm
Grocery Store
Rosa’s Gourmet Food
Grocery Store
Lina's European Pastries
Bakery
Nations Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
International Fish Market
Seafood
Lighthouse Fish Market
Seafood
Latin Food & Products
Grocery Store
Lola Latin Grocery
Grocery Store
Tung Hing Bakery
Bakery
B & T Food
Grocery Store
Ola Cafe and Gourmet Bakery
Bakery
Loaded Pierogi
Bakery
Pane Del Sole Italian Bakery
Bakery
Butcher and the Vegan
Butcher
Strathcona Market
Grocery Store
Momoco Donuts
Bakery
MySweetTooth
Bakery
Africco Global Market
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Goodness Me!
Grocery Store
Denninger's Foods of the World
Grocery Store
Fortinos
Grocery Store
Bitten
Bakery
Africco Global Market
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Central Park
Park
Gary Hill Memorial Park
Park
York Boulevard Parkette
Park
York Boulevard Parkette #3
Park
McLaren Park
Park
Immigration Square
Park
Gore Park
Park
Gore Park
Park
John Rebecca Park
Park
Whitehern
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Beasley Park
Park
Bayfront Park
Park
Pier 4 Park
Park
Hamilton AAA Grounds
Park
Durand Park
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Jackie Washington Rotary Park
Park
Jackson Playground
Park
Tom Street Park Playground
Playground
Tom Street Park
Park
Shamrock Park
Park
Dundurn Park
Park
Wellington Park
Park
Shamrock Park
Park
Shops (76) A+
Coppley
Clothing
Euphoria Hair Boutique
Hairdresser
JT Pets
Pets
Summer Sun Tanning Salon
Beauty
Latin Food and Products
Convenience Store
Cameron Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Dresden Vision
Optician
Bella Mia
Clothing
Leon Furs
Clothing
Signs Vision
Optician
Power Deals Dollar Store
Discount Store
Morgenstern's
Department Store
Nails for You
Beauty
Hamilton Jewellers
Fashion
Bluenotes
Clothing
Williams Jewellery
Fashion
Roots
Clothing
Miller Shoes
Shoes
Mave's Variety
Convenience Store
Pretty Grit
Interior Decoration
Chatr
Electronics
Suzy Shier
Clothing
Red Fashion
Clothing
Primrose Optical
Optician
James North General Store
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. East Hamilton (A+)

2. Homeside (A+)

3. Mewburn (A+)

4. Highland Hills East (A+)

5. Ainslie Wood (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.7% take public transportation in Central Hamilton.
Public Transit Stops (38)
Stops & Stations A+
Bay at Vine
Bus Stop
York at Bay
Bus Stop
Cannon at Hess
Bus Stop
York at Hess
Bus Stop
York at Park
Bus Stop
MacNab at Cannon
Bus Stop
Cannon at Queen
Bus Stop
James at Cannon
Bus Stop
York opposite MacNab
Bus Stop
James at Cannon
Bus Stop
James opposite Robert
Bus Stop
York at Queen
Bus Stop
Bay at King
Bus Stop
King at Bay
Bus Stop
King at Caroline
Bus Stop
James at York
Bus Stop
King opposite Summers Lane
Bus Stop
King St. W. @ Summers Ln.
Bus Stop
James at Colbourne
Bus Stop
James opposite Rebecca
Bus Stop
James opposite King William
Bus Stop
James at Barton
Bus Stop
James at Barton
Bus Stop
York at Ray
Bus Stop
King opposite MacNab Terminal
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.7% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Albion Falls (A+)

2. Falkirk East (A+)

3. Quinndale (A+)

4. Glendale (A+)

5. Normanhurst (A+)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Central Hamilton is 92/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Industrial Sector B and Keith (A+)

2. Industrial Sector G (A+)

3. Industrial Sector C (A+)

4. Industrial Sector E (A+)

5. Industrial Sector A and Keith (A+)

crime A+

Central Hamilton crime rates are 1,350 per 100k, which is 56% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,004 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
347 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Alberton (A+)

2. Book (A+)

3. Bowman (A+)

4. Carlisle (A+)

5. Carluke (A+)

employment F

The median income in Central Hamilton is $43,244 - which is 50% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$43,244 F
Unemployment Rate
5.1% C
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Dewitt (A+)

2. Ryckmans (A+)

3. Mewburn (A+)

4. Shaver (A+)

5. Freelton (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hamilton Medical Centre
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
Dr. Nghi Le
Dentist
Hess Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Office
Dentist
Foot Clinic
Clinic
West End Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Queen York Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cannon Pharmacy
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Doctor Van T Dao
Dentist
The Doctor's Office
Doctor
Massage Clinic
Clinic
Hess Village Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Altima Dental
Dentist
Marchese
Pharmacy
Downtown Main Dental Clinic
Dentist
Hess Village Dentist Group
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Station 1
Fire Station
Dr. Margaret Krol
Dentist
Medical Clinic
Clinic
Massage and Therapy
Clinic
Guardian
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albion Falls (A+)

2. Allison (A+)

3. Berrisfield (A+)

4. Chappel East (A+)

5. Crerar (A+)

housing D+

Central Hamilton home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A
Home Affordability
N/A F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Winona South (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Creighton West (A+)

4. Mewburn (A+)

5. Carpenter (A+)

schools B-

The Central Hamilton graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Sir John A Macdonald Night School
Hess Street Junior Public School
City Learning Centre Adult Day School
Central Junior Public School
Programme de jour-Le Passage
Strathcona Junior Public School
Bennetto Elementary School
Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School
Ryerson Middle School
St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School
HWCDSB - Elementary Online Learning
Queen Victoria Elementary Public School
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School
Cathy Wever Elementary Public School
Queensdale School
Westdale Night School
Cootes Paradise Public School
St. Charles Internatonal Language E (NC)
George L Armstrong Public School
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School
St. Ann (Hamilton) Catholic Elementary School
Buchanan Park School
High Schools (4) A+
Sir John A Macdonald Summer School Summer School
Notre Dame House
Hill Park System Alternative Education
James Street Alternative Education
Programme de jour-Le Passage
CCE Independent Study
Rebecca Street Alternative Education Secondary School
Summer Coop Summer School
Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB Continuing Ed
Lynwood Charlton Compass Section 23
Grace Haven Section 23
HWCDSB - Secondary Online Learning
Bernhardt House Section 23 Program
Bridge Program Section 23
École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier
Cathedral High School
Thomas Merton - Independent Study
Westdale Secondary School
Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB Continuing Ed Summer School
St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School
St. Charles East 5th Night School
St. Charles Literacy and Numeracy (NC)
Turning Point Alternative Education School
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School
McMaster Pediatric Section 23
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Bonnington (A+)

2. Shaver (A+)

3. Hill Park (A+)

4. Leeming (A+)

5. Westdale North (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Rosedale (A+)

2. Delta East (A+)

3. Broughton East (A+)

4. Gurnett (A+)

5. Kennedy East (A+)

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Central Hamilton Area Facts

  • Central Hamilton has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Central Hamilton crime rates are 39% higher than the Hamilton average
  • Cost of living in Central Hamilton is 5% lower than the Hamilton average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central Hamilton? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      Gary Hill Memorial Park
      York Boulevard Parkette
      York Boulevard Parkette #3
      McLaren Park
      Immigration Square
      Gore Park
      Gore Park

      Entertainment

      FirstOntario Centre
      Art Gallery
      Levity
      Landmark
      Art Gallery of Hamilton
      Citadel Theater
      Workers Arts and Heritage Centre
      Sculpture Park

      Food & Drink

      Sugar Bowl
      Sparkling Fresh Water
      Mexican Kitchen
      Mystic Ramen
      The Flying G'Nosh
      Crack Me Up
      Aichi Japan
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central Hamilton? Of all people who commute, 13.7% take public transportation in Central Hamilton.
      Drive to Work
      23%

      14% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central Hamilton? The cost of living in Central Hamilton is 92/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
      Central Hamilton
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Hamilton
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Central Hamilton? Central Hamilton crime rates are 1,350, which are 56% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      1,350 per 100k people

      68% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      68% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Central Hamilton? The median income in Central Hamilton is $43,244 which is 50% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $43,24448% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      61%5% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      21% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central Hamilton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Juravinski Cancer Centre
      Hamilton General Hospital
      St. Peter's Hospital
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
      McMaster University Medical Centre
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - King Campus
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Charlton Campus

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Gibson's Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Hess Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Guardian
      Rexall
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      Medical Clinic
      Parkside Medical Clinic
      Meadowlands Family Health Centre
      West End Medical Arts
      Family Medical Centre
      Medical Arts Walk-In Clinic
      Smith Health Centre
      Family Practice Clinic

      D+ Housing

      What are Central Hamilton home prices? Central Hamilton home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      51% lower than the CDN average

      B- Central Hamilton Schools

      Does Central Hamilton have good schools? The Central Hamilton graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      32%

      27% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      48%

      27% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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