Livability Score

86
/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 (0) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Nutri Bar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Durand Coffee
Coffee Shop
my dog's cafe & bar
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Splash Pad
Water Park
Auchmar Mansion
Attraction
Auchmar Estate
Attraction
The Movie Palace
Cinema
Whitehern Historic House
Museum
Player's Guild of Hamilton Inc.
Theatre Arts
Historic Plaque
Museum
Sculpture Park
Museum
FirstOntario Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
MANSION
Nightclub
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery
Historic Plaque
Museum
Levity
Theatre Arts
Splash Pad
Water Park
Theatre Aquarius
Theatre Arts
Landmark
Cinema
FirstOntario Centre
Stadium
Lyric Theatre
Theatre Arts
Citadel Theater
Theatre Arts
Cameron Speedway & Amusements
Theme Park
Staircase Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cineplex Cinemas Ancaster (formerly SilverCity Ancaster)
Cinema
Westdale Theatre
Cinema
Stand4art
Theatre Arts
Upper Shaver/Filman Waterfall
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) A+
Darband Kabab
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Celebrity Billiards
Bar
La Luna Express
Fast Food
Pizza Nova
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Mike's Submarines
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
End Pocket Billiards
Bar
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Alamin Charcoal Flame
Fast Food
Quesada
Fast Food
Burger's Priest
Fast Food
National Pizza & Wings
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Osmow's
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Crunch Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Body Pro Gym
Gym
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Gym on Locke
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Central Memorial Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Alchemy Fitness
Gym
YMCA
Community Centre
Gravity Climbing Gym
Gym
Xelf Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Dalewood Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Good Shepherd: Notre Dame House
Community Centre
de la sol yoga studios
Gym
Chabad Jewish Student Centre
Community Centre
Studio Zee Pilates
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Moksha Yoga Hamilton
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Denninger's
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Fortinos
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Samir Halal Foods
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Eastern Food Market
Grocery Store
Sweet Paradise
Bakery
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
Food Basics
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Fortinos
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
MeatLand
Butcher
No Frills
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Dundurn Market
Grocery Store
Cake & Loaf Bakery
Bakery
Frank Longo Brothers Food Market
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
Kernighan Neighbourhood Park
Park
Gourley Park
Park
Dr William Bethune Park
Park
Jerome Park
Playground
William Connell City-Wide Park
Park
Captain Cornelius Park
Park
Garth Reservior Park
Park
Bruleville Nature Park
Park
Crerar Neighbourhood Park
Park
Newlands Park
Park
King's Mead Park
Park
Richwill Park
Park
Elmar Park
Park
Norwood Park
Park
Bruleville Park
Park
Gilkson Park
Park
Bishop A. Tonnos Park
Park
William McCulloch Park
Park
Buchanan Park
Park
St. Elizabeth
Park
T. B. McQuesten Park
Park
William Schwenger Park
Park
Rushdale Park
Park
Thorner Park
Park
Fonthill Park
Park
Shops (0) A+
DOT Furniture
Furniture
Factory Shoe
Shoes
Bell
Electronics
Factory Direct
Electronics
Global Pet Foods
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Rogers
Electronics
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Big B Comics
Books
Marshalls
Department Store
The Brick
Furniture
H. Williams Jewellery
Fashion
Dollarama
Discount Store
Mark's
Clothing
Salvo's Gifts
Gift Shop
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Designer Furniture Gallery
Furniture
Winners
Clothing
Hakim Optical
Optician
Tootsies
Shoes
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Pet Valu
Pets
Dollarama
Discount Store
Memory Express
Electronics
Petro-Canada
Convenience Store
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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, 3.7% take public transportation in Kernighan.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
Upper James at Stone Church
Bus Stop
Upper James at Stone Church
Bus Stop
Upper James North of Linc
Bus Stop
STONE CHURCH at DICENZO
Bus Stop
Upper James at Aldridge
Bus Stop
At 1452 Upper James
Bus Stop
At 1441 Upper James
Bus Stop
Upper James at Regina
Bus Stop
Upper James at Regina
Bus Stop
Upper James opposite Delta
Bus Stop
Upper James at Delta
Bus Stop
Upper James at Rymal
Bus Stop
Upper James at Rymal
Bus Stop
Rymal at South Hamilton Square Mall
Bus Stop
Rymal at West 5th
Bus Stop
Rymal at Upper James
Bus Stop
Rymal at Konstantine
Bus Stop
STONE CHURCH opposite BRIGADE
Bus Stop
Upper James at Mohawk
Bus Stop
Rymal at Atessa
Bus Stop
Upper James at Mohawk
Bus Stop
GARTH at LINC NORTH
Bus Stop
Rymal opposite Westlawn
Bus Stop
MOHAWK opposite AMANDA
Bus Stop
GARTH at LINC NORTH
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.7% F
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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 D+

The cost of living in Kernighan is 98/100 - which is 12% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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+

Kernighan crime rates are 896 per 100k, which is 71% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
666 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
230 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 A+

The median income in Kernighan is $108,982 - which is 25% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$108,982 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.9% B+
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A-
Red Hill Orthodontics
Dentist
Hamilton Public Health Clinic
Clinic
Mountcrest
Dentist
Dr Gabor Filo
Dentist
Hamilton Health & Wellness Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Hamilton Medical Clinic
Doctor
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Garth Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
PharmaChoice
Pharmacy
Smith Health Centre
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
SPINEL DENTAL
Dentist
Station #3
Fire Station
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Family Dentist
Dentist
Remedy'sRx
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Periodontics & Dental Implant Surgery
Dentist
Lime Ridge Dental Office
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Rexall
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 A+

Kernighan home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a C
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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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 Kernighan graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (0) B-
James MacDonald Public School
Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School
Westview Middle School
Ridgemount Junior Public School
Westwood Junior Public School
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Elementary School
Pauline Johnson Public School
Helen Detwiler Junior Elementary School
R A Riddell Public School
Norwood Park Elementary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School
ÉÉC Monseigneur-de-Laval
Elementary Virtual Learning
Buchanan Park School
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Elementary School
St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
CCE JK-8 International Language-Sept-Jun
CCE JK-8 International Language-Summer
CCE Remediation - ELE
CCE Remediation - Summer ALL
D2L Hybrid NS
Gateway Alternative Education
Hill Park Adult Day School
Night School Hill Park Night School
High Schools (0) F
Summer on-ground credit Westmount Summer School
Westmount Secondary School
St. Martin's Manor
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
CCE Remediation - SEC
CCE Remediation - Summer ALL
Hill Park CI Summer School
Hill Park Credit IL
Summer Reach Ahead Summer School
Summer eLearning Summer School
White Rabbit Section 23
Woodview Mountain Section 23
Turning Point Alternative Education School
St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic 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)
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
Nora Frances Henderson
Hatts Off IV Section 23
McMaster Mental Health Section 23
Grace Haven Section 23
Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB Continuing Ed
Lynwood Charlton Compass 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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Kernighan, Hamilton, ON Area Guide

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Kernighan Area Facts

  • Kernighan has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Kernighan crime rates are 8% lower than the Hamilton average
  • Cost of living in Kernighan is 2% higher than the Hamilton average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kernighan Neighbourhood Park
      Gourley Park
      Dr William Bethune Park
      Jerome Park
      William Connell City-Wide Park
      Captain Cornelius Park
      Garth Reservior Park
      Bruleville Nature Park

      Entertainment

      Splash Pad
      Auchmar Mansion
      Auchmar Estate
      The Movie Palace
      Whitehern Historic House
      Player's Guild of Hamilton Inc.
      Historic Plaque
      Sculpture Park

      Food & Drink

      Darband Kabab
      Domino's
      Harvey's
      Booster Juice
      The Beer Store
      Celebrity Billiards
      La Luna Express
      Pizza Nova

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kernighan? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Kernighan.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kernighan? The cost of living in Kernighan is 98/100 - which is 12% lower than Ontario.
      Kernighan
      98

      2% 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 Kernighan? Kernighan crime rates are 896, which are 71% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      896 per 100k people

      79% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 112

      79% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kernighan? The median income in Kernighan is $108,982 which is 25% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $108,98232% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      58%9% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      39% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Kernighan a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Kernighan home prices? Kernighan 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
      91%

      35% higher than the CDN average

      B- Kernighan Schools

      Does Kernighan have good schools? The Kernighan graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      26%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Kernighan a good place to live? Kernighan has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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