C+
9%
Household income NAT. AVG.
34%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
7%
In labour force NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
IndexHunterHamiltonOntario
Median household income$74,747$103,220$87,353
Unemployment rate4.2%3.6%4.2%
In labour force59.3%51.8%61.7%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Hunter is 9% lower than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Hunter is 34% lower than the national average
  • In Hunter 6.3% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Hunter 11.6% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Hunter 1.1% of people earn $300,000 or more

Compare Hamilton, ON Employment

      vs

      Best Places for Employment in and Around Hunter

      See all the best places to live around Hunter
      How would you rate the job market in Hunter?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      How accessible is public transit in Hunter?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Hunter poll results

      am i middle class

      $
      Input your household income
      $68,806 $103,220 $206,440
      City
      $58,229 $87,353 $174,706
      State
      $54,951 $82,436 $164,872
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Hunter median earnings by income bracket

      Hunter employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry4.2%
      Manufacturing sector5.8%
      Financial & insurance services3.6%
      Wholesale & retail services11.1%
      Public administration1.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.9%
      Education, health & social services12.2%
      Other17.8%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Puslinch, ON7,805$138,70868.3%
      Oakville, ON212,353$137,21366.4%
      Burlington, ON197,435$110,25533.7%
      Six Nations (Part) 40, ON1,016$86,0394.4%
      Hamilton, ON11,739$103,22025.2%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Archdale, NC11,738n/a 
      Glen Rock, NJ11,747n/a 
      Coldstream, BC11,728$122,62748.8%
      Oskaloosa, IA11,727n/a 
      Evanston, WY11,727n/a 
      Hamilton, ON11,739$103,22025.2%
      Source: The Hunter, Hamilton, ON data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.