EastmountHamilton
4,496 people call this neighbourhood in Hamilton home. Of Hamilton’s 106 neighbourhoods, this is one.
Is Eastmount a good place to live?
Real strengths, and real weak spots. Homes are dear (D). Its strongest is walkability (A+). Add health to its strengths (B+). Overall, that makes a C−, good for #752 of 858 in Ontario. Nationally, it does better than just over a fifth of Canadian towns.
Rents here are the metro area's average, shared by every town and neighbourhood in it. Safety less sure: this is the whole city's figure, because the city doesn't publish open neighbourhood crime rates. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread.
What makes Eastmount stand out
The 3 things Eastmount does most differently from other towns.
How Eastmount grades
Each subject compares Eastmount with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
How TownRatings grades Canadian towns →
HMCS Haida and 33 more in and around Eastmount
What there is to see in Eastmount and within a short drive, starting with the places most people have heard of.
Historic ship · Parks CanadaHMCS Haida3.7 km outside town, to the north
MuseumDundurn Castle4 km outside town, to the northwest
CathedralCathedral Basilica of Christ the King4 km outside town, to the northwest
WaterfallChedoke Falls3.7 km outside town, to the west
Art galleryArt Gallery of Hamilton2.3 km outside town, to the northwest
WaterfallButtermilk Falls3.8 km outside town, to the southeastPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (6)
- HMCS Haida: Balcer~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Dundurn Castle: Nhl4hamilton (Rick Cordeiro), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King: Jfvoll, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Chedoke Falls: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Art Gallery of Hamilton: MeganAGH, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Buttermilk Falls: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Eastmount.
Rent takes more of local pay in Eastmount than in Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: 26% of household income
66% of households are owner-occupiers. The median home value was $500,000, below Ontario’s towns ($695,000) but above Canadian towns ($406,000). Eastmount doesn’t get its own rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom figures; the ones here come from the Hamilton metro area.
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Eastmount | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent as a share of income | 26% | 22% | 20% |
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 26% | 22% | 18% |
| Households owning their home | 66% | 76% | 74% |
| Median home value, 2021 | $500,000 | $695,000 | $406,000 |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · These are 2021 census values, as owners judged them, set against household income in 2020.
Eastmount has a smaller share of its working-age people in jobs than 87% of Canadian towns
Commutes averaged 27 min, about level with Canadian towns (26 min) and below Ontario’s towns (29 min).
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Eastmount | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 27 min | 29 min | 26 min |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · These are May 2021 figures, gathered while COVID-19 kept many people home or out of work.
In Eastmount, families choose among 4 boards: English and French, public and Catholic
Results lean low: 28 of 45 in the lower two fifths in Ontario. Of the 50, 5 teach in French (10% of schools in Ontario). Over three years, results rose at 34 of its 45 tested schools. The largest is Cathedral High School, with 1,650 students.
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawfield Elementary School Fourth fifth in OntarioLargest elementary schoolElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 685 | English public |
| Cathedral High School CatholicLargest secondary schoolSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 1,650 | English Catholic |
| ÉÉC Notre-Dame FrenchTeaches in FrenchElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 215 | French Catholic |
| Norwood Park Elementary School Top fifth in OntarioResults in the top fifth in OntarioElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 500 | English public |
Schools by system · Schools within 3 km
| Schools within 3 km | Eastmount | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| School boards | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Provincial school lists and results, 2024-25
Wildfire low, radon 5%: how Eastmount stands on hazards
Measured across the city of Hamilton: earthquake risk
Seismic risk in Eastmount sits near the middle: $0.044 of expected damage per $1,000 of buildings a year, the typical town $0.030. Flood mapping: none on the national inventory of the town.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Eastmount | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radon tests above the guideline | 5% | 4% | 6.6% |
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.044 | $0.043 | $0.030 |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory
Winters are mild in Eastmount: January nights hold at −6.3°C, above Ontario’s towns and Canadian towns
A normal July day peaks at 25.5°C, about level with Canadian towns (25.5°C) and below Ontario’s towns (26.7°C). Snow peaks in January: 32 cm in a normal year. For the wettest month, look to July: 98 mm on average.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Eastmount | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days with frost a year | 98 | 139 | 159 |
| January night low | −6.3°C | −9.1°C | −13.5°C |
| Snowfall a year | 115 cm | 146 cm | 141 cm |
| July afternoon high | 25.5°C | 26.7°C | 25.5°C |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Burlington Piers)
53% of adults around Eastmount rate their health very good or excellent
The health survey and life expectancy numbers here cover the City of Hamilton Health Unit
Life expectancy in the region is 81.2 years (83.5 for women, 79.0 for men, 2022/2024). Smoking is commoner than in the province: 13% of adults, against 11% for Ontario. A hospital lies 0.6 km from the typical home, lower than both Ontario’s towns (3.3 km) and Canadian towns (3.7 km).
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Eastmount | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Very good or excellent health | 53% | 51% | 52% |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.2 | 82.8 | 81.5 |
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 17% | 17% | 17% |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities
Children make up only 14% of Eastmount, fewer than in Ontario’s towns and across Canadian towns
4.1% of residents have an Indigenous identity, higher than both Ontario’s towns (1.6%) and Canadian towns (2.8%). People 65 and over make up 17% of the town.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
Women make up 51.3% of Eastmount
Census 2021 put women at 2,305 and men at 2,190; women are 50.9% of Canada.
| Eastmount | Ontario | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 69% | 65% | 64% |
| 65+ | 17% | 19% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 50% | 56% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Ontario and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
Eastmount in November: highs near 8°C, lows near 3°C
Expect around 9 cm of snow in November. A normal November brings 78 mm of rain and snow. The year peaks in July (26°C) and bottoms out in January (−6°C). The forecast on the Weather page is ECCC’s for Hamilton.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 1°C | −5°C | 194 mm |
| Spring | 11°C | 3°C | 231 mm |
| Summer | 24°C | 17°C | 242 mm |
| Autumn | 15°C | 9°C | 236 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Burlington Piers); the forecast is on the Weather page
Eastmount’s public library is Hamilton Public Library - Concession Branch
Hamilton Public Library serves the whole of Hamilton, so the library figures on this page are the city’s: 592,000 people, Eastmount among them.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
Eastmount is graded a B− for safety
Source area for Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000: the Hamilton service area
Across the area its police cover, the Crime Severity Index averaged 66 over 2023–25, above Ontario’s towns (56) and close to Canadian towns (67). The violent index for its police area came to 86, higher than Ontario’s towns (76) and near Canadian towns (86).
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Eastmount | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 66 | 56 | 67 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 86 | 76 | 86 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 19 km away, is the closest provincial park to Eastmount
Protected areas cover 4.3% of the land within 10 km, above Ontario’s towns (2.3%) and Canadian towns (2.3%) alike. A drive of 84 km reaches Rouge National Urban Park, the nearest national park. The Bruce Trail - Iroquoia section is the one mapped walking route close by. Windermere Basin Park (39 ha) is the biggest, 5.6 km from town.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Eastmount | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Everything we know about Eastmount
Eastmount’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
Questions about Eastmount
Is Eastmount a young town or an old one?
At 40, its median age compares with 45.2 across Canadian towns.
About Eastmount
Neighbourhood in Hamilton
Statistics Canada counts Hamilton as one municipality, so TownRatings builds Eastmount and its other neighbourhoods from census dissemination areas, named from the city’s map or OpenStreetMap.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 4,496 (people, 2021 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Ontario
- City
- Hamilton
- Census subdivision
- 3525005
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).