Hamilton
Town · Ontario · Population 11,059
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Hamilton, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$990/month
ON: $1,408/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $912/month · 2016: $1,081/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$695,000
ON: $700,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $384,398 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing12.3%
ON: 24.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 17.2% · 2016: 14.8% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$106,000
ON: $91,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $93,470 · 2016: $95,363 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)1.1%
ON: 5.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 2.2% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate10.7%
ON: 12.2% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 4.7% · 2016: 7.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021