StrathconaHamilton
A neighbourhood in Hamilton, home to 9,348 people. It is one of 106 neighbourhoods of Hamilton.
Is Strathcona a good place to live?
The picture is mixed. Its weakest subject is cost of living (D−). It also trails on jobs & income (D). Getting around on foot or by bus is easy (A+). All told, that adds up to a C overall, better than 31% of Canadian towns. That places it #684 of 858 in Ontario. Elsewhere it is close to typical: B− for safety, B for schools 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.
How Strathcona grades
Each subject compares Strathcona 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 Strathcona stand out
The 3 things Strathcona does most differently from other towns.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Strathcona.
Renting in Strathcona eats 32% of household income, more than in Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns
Measured across the Hamilton metro area: rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom
27% of households spent 30% or more of their income on shelter, above Ontario’s towns (22%) and Canadian towns (18%) alike. Owners put the median home at $600,000, below Ontario’s towns ($695,000) but above Canadian towns ($406,000).
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Strathcona | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent as a share of income | 32% | 22% | 20% |
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 27% | 22% | 18% |
| Median home value, 2021 | $600,000 | $695,000 | $406,000 |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · Home values are owners’ own estimates at the May 2021 census, and incomes are for 2020.
Household incomes in Strathcona are lower than in 83% of Canadian towns
The average trip to work takes 27 min.
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Strathcona | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 27 min | 29 min | 26 min |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · Census day was in May 2021, mid-pandemic, so commuting and work figures carry the lockdowns’ mark.
Strathcona is on Canada’s flood inventory: 1 listed, led by Conservation Halton
Source area for earthquake risk: the city of Hamilton
In Health Canada’s survey, 5% of homes tested in Strathcona’s area exceeded 200 Bq/m³, close to the typical 6.6%. Earthquake risk in the town 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 | Strathcona | 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
Strathcona has milder winters than Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: January lows of −6.3°C
Frost comes on 98 days a year, below Ontario’s towns (139) and Canadian towns (159) alike. January is the snowiest month, with 32 cm on average. Summer highs in Strathcona reach 25.5°C in July.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Strathcona | 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 Strathcona rate their health very good or excellent
Shared with the rest of the City of Hamilton Health Unit: health survey and life expectancy
Measured from where Strathcona’s residents live, the nearest hospital is 1.2 km away, under the typical 3.7 km. At 13%, the share of adults who smoke tops the 11% for Ontario. Statistics Canada puts life expectancy at 81.2, lower than Ontario’s towns (82.8) and near Canadian towns (81.5).
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Strathcona | 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
English or French, public or Catholic: Strathcona’s schools come under 5 boards
Cathedral High School is the biggest, at 1,650 students. Results have climbed at 21 of 26 schools over three years. Of the 30, 3 teach in French (10% of schools in Ontario).
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School Bottom fifth in OntarioLargest elementary schoolElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 585 | English public |
| Cathedral High School CatholicLargest secondary schoolSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 1,650 | English Catholic |
| École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier FrenchTeaches in FrenchSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 85 | French public |
| Aldershot High School Top fifth in OntarioResults in the top fifth in OntarioSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 720 | English public |
Schools by system · Schools within 3 km
| Schools within 3 km | Strathcona | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| School boards | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Provincial school lists and results, 2024-25
High-rise living: 36% of households in Strathcona are five storeys up or more
Visible minorities make up 32% of the population, above both Ontario’s towns (26%) and Canadian towns (15%). Children under 15 make up 14% of residents. The 65-and-over age group makes up a fifth of residents.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
51.8% of Strathcona’s residents are women
Women numbered 4,845 and men 4,500 in 2021, next to a 50.9% share of women for Canada.
| Strathcona | Ontario | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 67% | 65% | 64% |
| 65+ | 20% | 19% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 56% | 56% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Ontario and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
Expect November days around 8°C in Strathcona, nights around 3°C
A typical November adds 9 cm of snow. November normally sees 78 mm of precipitation. Also worth knowing: over the year, July is warmest at 26°C by day and January coldest at −6°C by night. Hour-by-hour figures come from ECCC’s Hamilton forecast, on the Weather page.
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
The nearest public library to Strathcona is Hamilton Public Library - Locke Branch, 1.3 km away
Strathcona is served by Hamilton public library, the library of all of Hamilton, so the figures here are the city’s, for 592,000 people.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
Strathcona’s grade for safety: a B−
Across the area its police cover, the Crime Severity Index averaged 66 over 2023–25, higher than Ontario’s towns (56) and near Canadian towns (67). The violent index for its police area came to 86, about level with Canadian towns (86) and above Ontario’s towns (76). Behind Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000 sits data gathered across the Hamilton service area, with Strathcona one part of it.
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Strathcona | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 66 | 56 | 67 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 86 | 76 | 86 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
From Strathcona, Bronte Creek Provincial Park is the nearest provincial park (16 km)
Out to 10 km from the town’s edge, 6% of the land is protected; 2.3% is typical for a Canadian town. The closest of Canada’s national parks is Rouge National Urban Park, at 82 km. 13% of the neighbourhood lies within a protected area. Windermere Basin Park (39 ha) is the biggest, 7.0 km from town.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Strathcona | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 6% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Older housing stands out in Strathcona: 57% predates 1961
Burlington Heights, begun in 1813, is the oldest by its record. Inside the town there are 2 historic places, all of them top designations.
Historic places by designation · inside the town
Among them
- Burlington Heights 1813
- Dundurn Castle 1834
| Heritage | Strathcona | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1961 | 57% | 22% | 18% |
Canadian Register of Historic Places, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations, Québec’s Répertoire du patrimoine culturel, Wikidata; Census 2021 homes by period
Everything we know about Strathcona
Dundurn Castle and 45 more in and around Strathcona
Sights in Strathcona and close by, ordered by how widely each is known.
MuseumDundurn Castlein town
CathedralCathedral Basilica of Christ the Kingin town
Historic ship · Parks CanadaHMCS Haida1.3 km outside town, to the northeast
GardenRoyal Botanical Gardens400 m outside town, to the north
WaterfallChedoke Falls2.3 km outside town, to the south
Art galleryArt Gallery of Hamilton600 m outside town, to the eastPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (6)
- Dundurn Castle: Nhl4hamilton (Rick Cordeiro), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King: Jfvoll, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- HMCS Haida: Balcer~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Royal Botanical Gardens: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chedoke Falls: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Art Gallery of Hamilton: MeganAGH, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
About Strathcona
Neighbourhood in Hamilton
TownRatings splits Hamilton into neighbourhoods drawn from census dissemination areas; Strathcona is one of them, named from the city’s map or OpenStreetMap.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 9,348 (people, 2021 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Ontario
- City
- Hamilton
- Census subdivision
- 3525005
Strathcona’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathcona | 9,348 | — | C | D− | B− | B |
| Central | 3,698 | 1 | C− | D− | B− | B |
| Kirkendall North | 5,864 | 1.1 | C+ | D− | B− | B |
| Durand | 13,338 | 1.3 | C | D− | B− | B+ |
| Westdale South | 4,931 | 1.6 | C+ | D− | B− | B+ |
| Kirkendall South | 3,033 | 1.8 | A− | C+ | B− | B |
| Corktown | 8,952 | 2.1 | C− | D− | B− | B+ |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
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).