NormanhurstHamilton
It is one of the 106 neighbourhoods that make up Hamilton. 3,260 residents make their home in this neighbourhood in Hamilton.
Is Normanhurst a good place to live?
Where it falls short is cost of living (D). It lags on schools as well (C−). Fewer journeys need a car (A+). The overall grade lands at C−, better than 19% of Canadian towns. Its place in the ranking is #774 of 858 in Ontario. Elsewhere it is close to typical: B− for safety and B for health.
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 Normanhurst stand out
The 3 things Normanhurst does most differently from other towns.
How Normanhurst grades
Each subject compares Normanhurst 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 →
Albion Falls and 20 more in and around Normanhurst
Museums, historic sites, parks, gardens and days out in and near Normanhurst, the best known first.
WaterfallDevil's Punch Bowl4.1 km outside town, to the southeast
WaterfallButtermilk Falls4.1 km outside town, to the south
MuseumCanadian Football Hall of Fame2.9 km outside town, to the westWaterfallWaterfallLittle Davis Falls3.2 km outside town, to the southWaterfallWaterfallGlover's Falls3.3 km outside town, to the southeastPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (3)
- Devil's Punch Bowl: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Buttermilk Falls: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Canadian Football Hall of Fame: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Normanhurst.
Renting in Normanhurst eats 26% of household income, more than in both Ontario’s towns and Canadian towns
The median home value was $500,000, between Ontario’s towns ($695,000) and Canadian towns ($406,000). The owner-occupied share of households is 80%. For rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom, the only official count covers all of the Hamilton metro area, Normanhurst included.
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Normanhurst | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent as a share of income | 26% | 22% | 20% |
| Median home value, 2021 | $500,000 | $695,000 | $406,000 |
| Households owning their home | 80% | 76% | 74% |
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 21% | 22% | 18% |
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.
4 school boards overlap in Normanhurst, covering Ontario’s four systems
2 of the 25 teach in French, against 10% of schools in Ontario. Results lean low: 14 of 24 in the lower two fifths in Ontario. Over three years, results rose at 19 of its 24 tested schools. The largest is Glendale Secondary School, with 1,260 students.
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Wilfrid Laurier Public School Bottom fifth in OntarioLargest elementary schoolElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 800 | English public |
| Glendale Secondary School Bottom fifth in OntarioLargest secondary schoolSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 1,260 | English public |
| École élémentaire Pavillon de la jeunesse FrenchTeaches in FrenchElementary · Grades JK–6 | Elementary · Grades JK–6 | 295 | French public |
Schools by system · Schools within 3 km
| Schools within 3 km | Normanhurst | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| School boards | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Provincial school lists and results, 2024-25
Fewer of Normanhurst’s 15-to-64s are in work than in 69% of Canadian towns
The car took 85% of commuters, close to Ontario’s towns (88%) and below Canadian towns (89%). Getting to work takes 28 min on average.
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Normanhurst | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car or van | 85% | 88% | 89% |
| Average trip | 28 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.
Normanhurst is on Canada’s flood inventory: 1 listed, led by Hamilton Conservation Authority
Radon around Normanhurst is ordinary for Canada: 5% of tested homes over the guideline (6.6% typical). Earthquake risk here 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. Normanhurst shares its earthquake risk numbers with the rest of the city of Hamilton.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Normanhurst | 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 Normanhurst: January nights hold at −6.3°C, above Ontario’s towns and Canadian towns
Snow totals 115 cm over the year, below both Ontario’s towns (146 cm) and Canadian towns (141 cm). July is the wettest month, with 98 mm of rain and snow on average. Most of the snow comes in January, about 32 cm.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Normanhurst | 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)
Around Normanhurst, 53% of adults call their health very good or excellent
Lives here run to 81.2 years on average, lower than Ontario’s towns (82.8) and near Canadian towns (81.5). At 13%, the share of adults who smoke tops the 11% for Ontario. What sets Normanhurst apart within its region is distance, and at 2.8 km to a hospital it is ordinary (3.7 km typical).
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Normanhurst | 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 · Health survey and life expectancy: one figure for all of the City of Hamilton Health Unit
Fewer children live in Normanhurst than in Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: 12% are under 15
8.5% of residents have an Indigenous identity, above Ontario’s towns (1.6%) and Canadian towns (2.8%) alike. Retirement age and beyond: 17% of residents are 65 or older.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
48.5% of Normanhurst’s residents are women
1,580 women and 1,675 men at the 2021 census; across Canada, women are 50.9%.
| Normanhurst | Ontario | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 72% | 65% | 64% |
| 65+ | 17% | 19% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 24% | 15% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 40% | 56% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Ontario and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
Normanhurst in November: highs near 8°C, lows near 3°C
The forecast on the Weather page is ECCC’s for Hamilton. Expect around 9 cm of snow in November. A normal November brings 78 mm of rain and snow. Also worth knowing: the year peaks in July (26°C) and bottoms out in January (−6°C).
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
Aslam Rana (Liberal Party of Canada) represents Normanhurst in Ottawa as MP for Hamilton Centre
Of the 122 Commons seats from Ontario, the Liberal Party of Canada holds 71.
| Turnout | Normanhurst | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal election, 2022 | 35% | 31% | 31% |
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
No public library stands in Normanhurst: the closest, Hamilton Public Library - Parkdale Branch, is 0.7 km away
The library figures on this page are Hamilton’s: Hamilton public library serves all 592,000 people of the city, Normanhurst among them.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
Normanhurst earns a B− for safety
Measured across the Hamilton service area: Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000
The index for the force that serves it came to 66, above Ontario’s towns (56) and close to Canadian towns (67). For violence alone, its police area’s index was 86, about level with Canadian towns (86) and above Ontario’s towns (76).
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Normanhurst | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 66 | 56 | 67 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 86 | 76 | 86 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
Normanhurst has 7 beaches within 5 km
Windermere Basin Park (39 ha) is the biggest, 1.6 km from town. For walks, the Bruce Trail - Iroquoia section runs within 2 km. A provincial park, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, lies 17 km away. The nearest national park is Rouge National Urban Park, 81 km away.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Normanhurst | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Protected land within 10 km | 2% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Everything we know about Normanhurst
Normanhurst’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanhurst | 3,260 | — | C− | D | B− | B |
| Mcquesten West | 6,349 | 0.7 | D | D− | B− | B |
| Glenview West | 3,431 | 0.8 | C− | D− | B− | B |
| Homeside | 6,011 | 1.1 | D | D | B− | B |
| Bartonville | 4,311 | 1.2 | C− | D− | B− | B |
| Crown Point East | 5,215 | 1.8 | D | D | B− | B |
| Rosedale | 3,070 | 1.9 | C | D | B− | B |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Normanhurst
Is Normanhurst a young town or an old one?
The median resident is 43.4 years old, against 45.2 for the median of Canadian towns. 12% are under 15 and 17% are 65 or over.
About Normanhurst
Neighbourhood in Hamilton
Where Normanhurst 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
- 3,260 (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).