Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) A+
Nutri Bar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Detour Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Oranje
Coffee Shop
Shuyi Tealicious
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Movie Palace
Cinema
Splash Pad
Water Park
Auchmar Estate
Attraction
Auchmar Mansion
Attraction
Gage Memorial Fountain
Attraction
Hamilton Children's Museum
Museum
Theatre Aquarius
Theatre Arts
MANSION
Nightclub
Whitehern Historic House
Museum
Historic Plaque
Museum
Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum
Museum
Tim Hortons Field
Stadium
Tim Hortons Field
Stadium
Tim Hortons Field
Stadium
Historic Plaque
Museum
Tim Hortons Museum
Museum
FirstOntario Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Sculpture Park
Museum
Citadel Theater
Theatre Arts
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery
Landmark
Cinema
Levity
Theatre Arts
Splash Pad
Water Park
FirstOntario Centre
Stadium
Little Ray's Reptile Zoo and Nature Centre
Zoo
Food and Drink (6) A+
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Ye Olde Squire
Bar
Complete Home Brewing
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Lava Pizza & Wings
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Buddy's Greek Bites
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Manchu Wok
Fast Food
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
Villa Madina
Fast Food
Extreme Pita
Fast Food
Lindt
Sweets
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
UMI Sushi Express
Fast Food
Yogurt Delight
Sweets
Freshly Squeezed
Fast Food
Teriyaki Experience
Fast Food
Fitness (1) B
Body Pro Gym
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Central Memorial Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Xelf Fitness
Gym
YMCA
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Good Shepherd: Notre Dame House
Community Centre
Gym on Locke
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Alchemy Fitness
Gym
Fit4Less
Gym
Gravity Climbing Gym
Gym
de la sol yoga studios
Gym
Studio Zee Pilates
Gym
Bennetto Community Centre
Community Centre
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Dalewood Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Chabad Jewish Student Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
No Frills
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Fortinos
Grocery Store
S&H Health Foods
Health Food
La Bakeri
Bakery
Eastern Food Market
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Metro
Grocery Store
Odyssea Bakery
Bakery
Opies Meats
Butcher
Cristina's Cakes
Bakery
Frank Longo Brothers Food Market
Grocery Store
MeatLand
Butcher
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Samir Halal Foods
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Aristos Greek Bakery
Bakery
Denninger's Foods of the World
Grocery Store
Denninger's
Grocery Store
Cafe Baffico
Bakery
Africco Global Market
Grocery Store
Mama Africa Tropical Foods & Hair Products
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Burkholder Park
Park
Mohawk Gardens Park
Park
Sackville Hill Memorial Park
Park
Macassa Park
Park
Vincent Massey Park
Park
Thorner Park
Park
Austin Park
Park
Eastmount Park
Park
Inch Park
Park
Bruleville Park
Park
Concession / Upper Sherman
Park
Concession / Upper Sherman
Park
Concession / Upper Sherman
Park
Lawfield Park
Park
Concession / Upper Sherman
Park
Peace Memorial Park
Park
Hampton Park
Park
Peace Memorial playground
Playground
Bruleville Nature Park
Park
Bobby Kerr Park
Park
Ferwood Park
Park
Norwood Park
Park
Bruce Park
Park
Highview Park
Park
Bruce Trail Park
Park
Shops (5) A+
Easy Home
Furniture
Big Bear
Convenience Store
Hasty Market
Convenience Store
Fennel Variety
Convenience Store
Pet Valu
Pets
Best Buy Convenience
Convenience Store
Hue Nails and Spa
Beauty
Computer & Satellite
Electronics
Esso
Convenience Store
Big Bee Convenience
Convenience Store
Cutting Edge Studio
Beauty
Crystal Shoes
Shoes
Panache Hair & Esthetics
Hairdresser
Urban Behaviour
Clothing
Mark's
Clothing
Vintage & Memories
Interior Decoration
The Source
Electronics
Best Shooz 4 Kidz
Shoes
Kavar Jewellers
Fashion
The Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Ardene
Clothing
Teize
Electronics
H&M
Clothing
LIV Nail Bliss
Beauty
Coles
Books
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. East Hamilton (A+)

2. Homeside (A+)

3. Mewburn (A+)

4. Highland Hills East (A+)

5. Ainslie Wood (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Burkholme.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
Upper Sherman Avenue
Bus Stop
Fennell Avenue East
Bus Stop
UPPER WENTWORTH at MOHAWK
Bus Stop
Fennell Avenue East
Bus Stop
Upper Sherman Avenue
Bus Stop
FENNELL at EAST 37TH
Bus Stop
FENNELL at EAST 37TH
Bus Stop
Lime Ridge Terminal Platform 1
Bus Stop
Lime Ridge Terminal Platform 3
Bus Stop
Lime Ridge Terminal Platform 4
Bus Stop
Lime Ridge Terminal Platform 5
Bus Stop
FENNELL at EAST 43RD
Bus Stop
Limeridge Road East
Bus Stop
Limeridge Road East
Bus Stop
FENNELL at EAST 45TH
Bus Stop
UPPER OTTAWA at NINTH
Bus Stop
At 638 UPPER OTTAWA
Bus Stop
UPPER OTTAWA at TENTH
Bus Stop
At 633 UPPER OTTAWA
Bus Stop
FENNELL at MOUNTAIN PLAZA
Bus Stop
Upper James at Wembley
Bus Stop
Upper James opposite Monarch
Bus Stop
Upper James at Wembley
Bus Stop
UPPER JAMES at FENNELL
Bus Stop
Upper James at Monarch
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.9% B-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Albion Falls (A+)

2. Falkirk East (A+)

3. Quinndale (A+)

4. Glendale (A+)

5. Normanhurst (A+)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Burkholme is 92/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Industrial Sector B and Keith (A+)

2. Industrial Sector G (A+)

3. Industrial Sector C (A+)

4. Industrial Sector E (A+)

5. Industrial Sector A and Keith (A+)

crime A+

Burkholme crime rates are 1,264 per 100k, which is 59% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
939 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
325 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Alberton (A+)

2. Book (A+)

3. Bowman (A+)

4. Carlisle (A+)

5. Carluke (A+)

employment C+

The median income in Burkholme is $64,862 - which is 26% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$64,862 F
Unemployment Rate
3.5% A
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Dewitt (A+)

2. Ryckmans (A+)

3. Mewburn (A+)

4. Shaver (A+)

5. Freelton (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fire Station # 4
Fire Station
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Periodontics & Dental Implant Surgery
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Lime Ridge Dental Office
Dentist
Family Dentist
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Upper Gage Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dental Centre
Dentist
Dr. Edwards & Dr. Taylor Orthodontics
Dentist
Mountain Medical Centre
Clinic
Henderson Arts Pharmacy
Pharmacy
One Stop Foot clinic & Orthotic Centre
Clinic
Just feet Foot & Shoe Clinic Inc.
Clinic
Hamilton Family Foot Care Clinic
Clinic
CAP Cancer Assistance Program
Clinic
LoPresti Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Community Policing Center
Police
Hygienic Smiles
Dentist
Gilmour Denture Clinic
Clinic
Mt. Cross Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Doctors Choice Physical Rehab & Wellness Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albion Falls (A+)

2. Allison (A+)

3. Berrisfield (A+)

4. Chappel East (A+)

5. Crerar (A+)

housing A+

Burkholme home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A
Home Affordability
N/A A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Winona South (A+)

2. Bayview (A+)

3. Creighton West (A+)

4. Mewburn (A+)

5. Carpenter (A+)

schools B+

The Burkholme graduation rate is 73% - which is 13% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
73% D-
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Franklin Road Elementary Public School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
CCE JK-8 International Language-Sept-Jun
CCE JK-8 International Language-Summer
CCE Remediation - ELE
CCE Remediation - Summer ALL
D2L Hybrid NS
Gateway Alternative Education
Hill Park Adult Day School
Night School Hill Park Night School
Elementary Virtual Learning
McMaster Mental Health Section 23
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School
Lawfield Elementary School
Pauline Johnson Public School
George L Armstrong Public School
St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School
Norwood Park Elementary School
Richard Beasley Junior Public School
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School
Highview Public School
St. Charles Internatonal Language E (NC)
Ridgemount Junior Public School
St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School
High Schools (0) A+
CCE Remediation - SEC
CCE Remediation - Summer ALL
Hill Park CI Summer School
Hill Park Credit IL
Summer Reach Ahead Summer School
Summer eLearning Summer School
White Rabbit Section 23
Woodview Mountain Section 23
Hatts Off IV Section 23
McMaster Mental Health Section 23
Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB Continuing Ed Summer School
St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School
St. Charles East 5th Night School
St. Charles Literacy and Numeracy (NC)
Nora Henderson Summer School
Sherwood Secondary School
ÉSAC Mère-Teresa
Bernhardt House Section 23 Program
Bridge Program Section 23
Lynwood Charlton Compass Section 23
Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB Continuing Ed
St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School
Cathedral High School
Turning Point Alternative Education School
Bernie Custis Secondary School Secondary School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Bonnington (A+)

2. Shaver (A+)

3. Hill Park (A+)

4. Leeming (A+)

5. Westdale North (A+)

ratings A+

Burkholme has an overall rating of 93% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Rosedale (A+)

2. Delta East (A+)

3. Broughton East (A+)

4. Gurnett (A+)

5. Kennedy East (A+)

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Burkholme, Hamilton, ON Area Guide

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Burkholme Area Facts

  • Burkholme has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Burkholme crime rates are 30% higher than the Hamilton average
  • Cost of living in Burkholme is 5% lower than the Hamilton average

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Lived here all my life 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 11, 2022) A quiet neighbourhood; the community itself is generally good minus some judgmental individuals. My favorite thing about this neighbourhood is the wildlife; adorable rabbits, entertaining squirrels and a bevy of birds, many that love to nest in our yard. Located close to Fenwor ...Read More th Place wo has a Value Village, Pet Valu, Ye Old Squire pub (who has the best, a Popeyes Chicken, Harvey's, a Lava Pizza, etc. Located not too far from Concession Street which has a variety of unique shops, and more wildlife to be found along the Mountain Brow, including vultures who nest along the escarpment. Schools include Franklin Road which I went to as a child, and Timothy Christian (formerly Burkholder whom I went to). Read Less
Lived here all my life 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 11, 2022) A quiet neighbourhood; the community itself is generally good minus some judgmental individuals. My favorite thing about this neighbourhood is the wildlife; adorable rabbits, entertaining squirrels and a bevy of birds, many that love to nest in our yard. Located close to Fenwor ...Read More th Place wo has a Value Village, Pet Valu, Ye Old Squire pub (who has the best, a Popeyes Chicken, Harvey's, a Lava Pizza, etc. Located not too far from Concession Street which has a variety of unique shops, and more wildlife to be found along the Mountain Brow, including vultures who nest along the escarpment. Schools include Franklin Road which I went to as a child, and Timothy Christian (formerly Burkholder whom I went to). Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Burkholme? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Burkholder Park
      Mohawk Gardens Park
      Sackville Hill Memorial Park
      Macassa Park
      Vincent Massey Park
      Thorner Park
      Austin Park
      Eastmount Park

      Entertainment

      The Movie Palace
      Splash Pad
      Auchmar Estate
      Auchmar Mansion
      Gage Memorial Fountain
      Hamilton Children's Museum
      Theatre Aquarius
      MANSION

      Food & Drink

      The Beer Store
      Ye Olde Squire
      Complete Home Brewing
      Popeyes
      Lava Pizza & Wings
      Harvey's
      Pizza Pizza
      Dairy Queen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Burkholme? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Burkholme.
      Drive to Work
      27%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Burkholme? The cost of living in Burkholme is 92/100 - which is 18% lower than Ontario.
      Burkholme
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Hamilton
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Burkholme? Burkholme crime rates are 1,264, which are 59% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      1,264 per 100k people

      70% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 80

      70% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Burkholme? The median income in Burkholme is $64,862 which is 26% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $64,86221% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      45%30% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      45% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Burkholme a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Juravinski Cancer Centre
      Hamilton General Hospital
      St. Peter's Hospital
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
      McMaster University Medical Centre
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - King Campus
      St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Charlton Campus

      Pharmacies

      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Gibson's Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Hess Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Guardian
      Rexall
      Pharmasave

      Doctors

      Medical Clinic
      Parkside Medical Clinic
      Meadowlands Family Health Centre
      West End Medical Arts
      Family Medical Centre
      Medical Arts Walk-In Clinic
      Smith Health Centre
      Family Practice Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Burkholme home prices? Burkholme home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      B+ Burkholme Schools

      Does Burkholme have good schools? The Burkholme graduation rate is 73% - which is 13% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      10%

      61% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      61%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Burkholme a good place to live? Burkholme has an overall rating of 93% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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