EleanorHamilton
It is one of 106 neighbourhoods of Hamilton. 3,805 people live in this neighbourhood in Hamilton.
Is Eleanor a good place to live?
Eleanor’s grades pull in different directions. Homes are dear (C). Taken together, its subjects give Eleanor a C+ overall, better than 44% of Canadian towns. That places it #573 of 858 in Ontario. Getting around on foot or by bus is easy (A−). The rest of its grades are middling: B− for safety, C+ for schools, B for health and C+ for jobs & income.
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.
How Eleanor grades
Each subject compares Eleanor 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 →
What makes Eleanor stand out
The one thing Eleanor does most differently from other towns.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Eleanor.
Rent takes less of local pay in Eleanor than in Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: 17% of household income
Area-wide: rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom, counted over the Hamilton metro area
Shelter took 30% or more of income for 14% of households, below Ontario’s towns (22%) and Canadian towns (18%) alike. 88% of households are owner-occupiers.
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Eleanor | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 14% | 22% | 18% |
| Households owning their home | 88% | 76% | 74% |
| Rent as a share of income | 17% | 22% | 20% |
| Median home value, 2021 | $755,000 | $695,000 | $406,000 |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · Values come from owners at the 2021 census and incomes from 2020, so they predate the later rise in rates.
Flood mapping exists for Eleanor: 1 on record, latest by Hamilton Conservation Authority
Radon around Eleanor is ordinary for Canada: 5% of tested homes over the guideline (6.6% typical). Earthquake risk locally is ordinary: NRCan’s model puts building losses at $0.044 a year per $1,000 of value, close to the typical town’s $0.030.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Eleanor | 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 · Data for earthquake risk covers the city of Hamilton
Eleanor’s schools come under 3 different boards
In French: 2 of the 26 schools, where in Ontario the share is 10%. Results have climbed at 19 of 23 schools over three years. The 23 with results split, 3 in the upper two fifths in Ontario and 11 in the lower. The largest is St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School, with 1,615 students.
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawfield Elementary School Fourth fifth in OntarioLargest elementary schoolElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 685 | English public |
| St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School CatholicLargest secondary schoolSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 1,615 | English Catholic |
| ÉSAC Mère-Teresa FrenchTeaches in FrenchSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 300 | French Catholic |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School CatholicResults in the top fifth in OntarioElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 415 | English Catholic |
Schools by system · Schools within 3 km
| Schools within 3 km | Eleanor | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| School boards | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Provincial school lists and results, 2024-25
Around Eleanor, 53% of adults call their health very good or excellent
Smokers make up 13% of the region’s adults, above both Ontario’s towns (10%) and Canadian towns (12%). A baby born in the region can expect 81.2 years, 83.5 for a girl and 79.0 for a boy (2022/2024). The town’s own part is the trip to care: residents of Eleanor live 4.6 km from a hospital on average, close to the typical town’s 3.7 km.
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Eleanor | 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 · Area behind the health survey and life expectancy figures: the City of Hamilton Health Unit
Household incomes in Eleanor are higher than in 96% of Canadian towns
93% of commuters drove to work at the census. The average trip to work took 27 min, below Ontario’s towns (29 min) and close to Canadian towns (26 min).
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Eleanor | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car or van | 93% | 88% | 89% |
| Average trip | 27 min | 29 min | 26 min |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · Counted in May 2021, under pandemic rules: fewer commutes and more people between jobs than in a normal year.
Frosty mornings in Eleanor are scarcer than in 73% of Canadian towns
Between the last spring frost, 1 May, and the first in autumn, 12 October, lie 164 days. In January, overnight lows in Eleanor settle at −9.1°C. Snow peaks in January: 44 cm in a normal year. A normal July day peaks at 26.6°C, close to Ontario’s towns (26.7°C) and above Canadian towns (25.5°C).
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Eleanor | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| January night low | −9.1°C | −9.1°C | −13.5°C |
| July afternoon high | 26.6°C | 26.7°C | 25.5°C |
| Days with frost a year | 139 | 139 | 159 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Hamilton)
Visible minorities make up more of Eleanor than of Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: 36%
17% are under 15, higher than Ontario’s towns (15%) and near Canadian towns (16%). Those 65 and older account for 15% of residents.
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 50.3% of Eleanor
Women numbered 1,910 and men 1,890 in 2021, next to a 50.9% share of women for Canada.
| Eleanor | Ontario | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 68% | 65% | 64% |
| 65+ | 15% | 19% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 53% | 56% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Ontario and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
Eleanor in November: highs near 8°C, lows near freezing
Snow is normal by November, about 9 cm over the month. By December, a normal day reaches 2°C and a night falls to −5°C. November normally sees 78 mm of precipitation. Across the year, normals run from −9°C nights in February to 27°C afternoons in July.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 0°C | −8°C | 194 mm |
| Spring | 12°C | 1°C | 231 mm |
| Summer | 25°C | 14°C | 242 mm |
| Autumn | 15°C | 5°C | 236 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Hamilton); the forecast is on the Weather page
Council seats in Hamilton are spread thin, 40,030 residents each, more than in 99% of Ontario municipalities
City council runs Eleanor; in October 2022, Hamilton chose Andrea Horwath as mayor.
| Turnout | Eleanor | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal election, 2022 | 35% | 31% | 31% |
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
No public library stands in Eleanor: the closest, Hamilton Public Library - Turner Park Branch, is 1.7 km away
The library figures on this page are Hamilton’s: Hamilton public library serves all 592,000 people of the city, Eleanor among them.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
Eleanor earns a B− for safety
Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000 for the Hamilton service area
The index for the force that serves it came to 66, 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 | Eleanor | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 66 | 56 | 67 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 86 | 76 | 86 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
The nearest provincial park to Eleanor is Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 24 km away
The largest named area nearby is Windermere Basin Park, 39 ha, 9.0 km away. Within 10 km are 14 protected areas. A drive of 88 km reaches Rouge National Urban Park, the nearest national park. For walks, the Chippawa Trail (hiking) runs within 2 km.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Eleanor | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Everything we know about Eleanor
Albion Falls and 4 more in and around Eleanor
A first look at Eleanor’s museums, historic sites and days out, and a few just outside town.
WaterfallButtermilk Falls2.5 km outside town, to the northeast
National historic siteAuchmar4.4 km outside town, to the northwestWaterfallWaterfallGlendale Falls3.4 km outside town, to the eastTheme parkTheme parkCameron Speedway & Amusements4.5 km outside town, to the southwestPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (2)
- Buttermilk Falls: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Auchmar: JFVoll, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
About Eleanor
Neighbourhood in Hamilton
Where Eleanor begins and ends inside Hamilton is TownRatings’s line, traced along census dissemination areas and named after the city’s map or OpenStreetMap.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 3,805 (people, 2021 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Ontario
- City
- Hamilton
- Census subdivision
- 3525005
Eleanor’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
Questions about Eleanor
Is Eleanor a young town or an old one?
The typical resident is 39.8 (Canadian towns: 45.2), with seniors at 15% of the population and under-15s at 17%.
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).