Ontario, Canada
Your guide to living in Hamilton: demographics, cost of living, quality of life, and education.
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White
74.1%
South Asian
4.8%
Black
4.7%
Arab
2.8%
Hamilton has long-established Italian, Portuguese, and Eastern European communities alongside growing South Asian, Black, and Arab populations. The city's immigrant share has grown substantially over the past decade as affordability pressure pushes newcomers west from Toronto.
Downtown rent
$1,700/mo
Suburban rent
$1,450/mo
Groceries
$370/mo
Recommended monthly budget
$3,100/mo
Hamilton offers some of the most affordable urban housing in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, though prices have risen sharply. GO Transit provides direct rail service to downtown Toronto, making it feasible to work in Toronto while living in Hamilton.
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Hamilton is served by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. McMaster University is one of Canada's top research universities, particularly strong in medicine and engineering. Mohawk College is a major source of applied and technical education.
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Notable landmarks
Hamilton is a historic industrial city at the western end of Lake Ontario, increasingly known for its transformation from steel town to healthcare, education, and technology hub. Its proximity to Toronto, significantly lower housing costs, and strong academic institutions have made it one of the most popular relocation destinations for GTA residents and new Canadians.
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Winter average temperature
-4°C
Summer average temperature
25°C
Hamilton has over 100 waterfalls, extensive parks, and the Niagara Escarpment running through the city. Healthcare is anchored by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare. The HSR bus network serves internal transit and a new light rail line is under construction.
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