Livability Score

85
/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 (5) A+
Staircase Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Saint Jimmy's
Coffee Shop
Phin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Andiamo
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
D's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Democracy*
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Oak Cafe
Coffee Shop
my dog's cafe & bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
P.A.M.'s
Coffee Shop
Lina's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Relay Coffee
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Mulberry Street Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Military Museum 1812
Museum
Dundurn Castle
Museum
Staircase Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lyric Theatre
Theatre Arts
Player's Guild of Hamilton Inc.
Theatre Arts
Art Gallery
Museum
FirstOntario Centre
Stadium
Workers Arts and Heritage Centre
Museum
Levity
Theatre Arts
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery
Sculpture Park
Museum
Landmark
Cinema
FirstOntario Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Historic Plaque
Museum
Westdale Theatre
Cinema
Westdale Aviary
Attraction
LiUNA Station
Attraction
Whitehern Historic House
Museum
Citadel Theater
Theatre Arts
Historic Plaque
Museum
MANSION
Nightclub
Theatre Aquarius
Theatre Arts
Ron Joyce Stadium
Stadium
HMCS Haida
Attraction
McMaster Museum of Art
Museum
Food and Drink (9) A+
Yum Yum
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Coco Bongo Lounge
Bar
Boulevard Billiards
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bueno Vita Pizza
Fast Food
Hungry Ninja
Fast Food
Sparkling Fresh Water
Beverages
Empire Burger
Fast Food
Firestone Pizza & Shawarma
Fast Food
Queen's Subs
Fast Food
Smoke's Poutinerie
Fast Food
Moody's
Bar
Diced Ice
Sweets
The Gown And Gavel
Bar
Jazz Club
Bar
Sizzle
Bar
Bastani's Shawarma & Grill
Fast Food
Islands
Fast Food
Doors
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Amo Gelato Cafe
Sweets
Shuck Truck
Fast Food
Sushi Azuki
Fast Food
Lava Pizza & Wings
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
Studio Zee Pilates
Gym
de la sol yoga studios
Gym
Alchemy Fitness
Gym
Gravity Climbing Gym
Gym
Gym on Locke
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Good Shepherd: Notre Dame House
Community Centre
YMCA
Community Centre
Bennetto Community Centre
Community Centre
Dalewood Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Chabad Jewish Student Centre
Community Centre
Xelf Fitness
Gym
Central Memorial Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Body Pro Gym
Gym
Moksha Yoga Hamilton
Gym
Gym On Plains
Gym
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
Community Centre
The Fitness Firm
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Strathcona Market
Grocery Store
Fortinos
Grocery Store
Tung Hing Bakery
Bakery
B & T Food
Grocery Store
MySweetTooth
Bakery
Goodness Me!
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Tan Thanh Supermarket & Houseware
Grocery Store
Hamilton Kosher Meat Market
Butcher
Nations Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
Bitten
Bakery
Rosa’s Gourmet Food
Grocery Store
Buttram Family Farm
Grocery Store
Zarky's
Grocery Store
Lina's European Pastries
Bakery
Loaded Pierogi
Bakery
Weil's Bakery
Bakery
Lighthouse Fish Market
Seafood
Lola Latin Grocery
Grocery Store
International Fish Market
Seafood
Ola Cafe and Gourmet Bakery
Bakery
Latin Food & Products
Grocery Store
Cake & Loaf Bakery
Bakery
Pane Del Sole Italian Bakery
Bakery
Butcher and the Vegan
Butcher
Parks (11) A+
Tom Street Park Playground
Playground
Tom Street Park
Park
Dundurn Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Kay Drage Park
Park
York Boulevard Parkette #3
Park
Cathedral Park
Park
Gary Hill Memorial Park
Park
Coronation Park
Park
Jackson Playground
Park
Central Park
Park
Hill Street Park
Park
Bayfront Park
Park
Churchill Park
Park
Hamilton AAA Grounds
Park
York Boulevard Parkette
Park
Pier 4 Park
Park
Immigration Square
Park
Whitehern
Park
Gore Park
Park
Bayview Park
Park
McLaren Park
Park
Gore Park
Park
John Rebecca Park
Park
Durand Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Tom's Convenience
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Pioneer
Convenience Store
Hair Stylist
Hairdresser
Salvage's Variety
Convenience Store
Global Pet Foods
Pets
Chanal Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Men's Wear Big and Tall Fitting
Clothing
Wireless Innovations
Electronics
Signs Vision
Optician
Kim Hanna Massage
Beauty
Easy In & Out Convenience
Convenience Store
Main Convenience
Convenience Store
Milli
Shoes
Hess Variety & Groceries
Convenience Store
Hanley’s Hair
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Big Bee Food Mart
Convenience Store
Select Convenience
Convenience Store
Deja Vu
Clothing
Andiamo
Hairdresser
Metro
Clothing
Finet Wireless
Electronics
Tangles
Hairdresser
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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, 8.0% take public transportation in Strathcona.
Public Transit Stops (31)
Stops & Stations A+
Dundurn at Jones
Bus Stop
York at Dundurn
Bus Stop
York at Dundurn Castle
Bus Stop
York at Strathcona
Bus Stop
Strathcona at York
Bus Stop
Strathcona opposite Tom
Bus Stop
Dundurn at Sunset
Bus Stop
York at Locke
Bus Stop
Strathcona Loop
Bus Stop
York at Locke
Bus Stop
York at Pearl
Bus Stop
King at Dundurn
Bus Stop
York at Ray
Bus Stop
King at Strathcona
Bus Stop
Macklin at Kay Drage Park
Bus Stop
At 100 Macklin
Bus Stop
York at Queen
Bus Stop
Cannon at Queen
Bus Stop
King at Pearl
Bus Stop
Macklin at Coronation Arena
Bus Stop
Main at Dundurn
Bus Stop
Main St. W. @ Dundurn St. S.
Bus Stop
Main St. W. @ Pearl St. S.
Bus Stop
Main at Poulette
Bus Stop
Cannon at Hess
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.0% 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 Strathcona is 92/100 - which is 17% 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+

Strathcona crime rates are 1,295 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
963 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
333 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 D+

The median income in Strathcona is $51,295 - which is 41% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$51,295 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% 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 (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Altima Dental
Dentist
Hess Village Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Massage Clinic
Clinic
The Doctor's Office
Doctor
Massage and Therapy
Clinic
Medical Clinic and Lab
Clinic
Guardian
Pharmacy
Foot Clinic
Clinic
Queen York Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Office
Dentist
Medical Clinic
Clinic
Hess Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Doctor Van T Dao
Dentist
Dr. Margaret Krol
Dentist
Hess Village Dentist Group
Dentist
Hamilton Health Sciences - Urgent Care Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dental Office
Dentist
West End Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Downtown Main Dental Clinic
Dentist
Locke Street Walk-in Clinic
Clinic
Hamilton Medical Centre
Doctor
Guardian
Pharmacy
Dr. Nghi Le
Dentist
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 B+

Strathcona 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 F
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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 A+

The Strathcona graduation rate is 79% - which is 7% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Strathcona Junior Public School
HWCDSB - Elementary Online Learning
Hess Street Junior Public School
Programme de jour-Le Passage
Sir John A Macdonald Night School
Cootes Paradise Public School
Westdale Night School
Ryerson Middle School
City Learning Centre Adult Day School
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Central Junior Public School
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School
Bennetto Elementary School
St. Lawrence Catholic Elementary School
Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School
Dalewood Senior Public School
Queen Victoria Elementary Public School
McMaster Pediatric Section 23
St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Queensdale School
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
Cathy Wever Elementary Public School
St. Charles Internatonal Language E (NC)
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School
Chedoke Middle School
High Schools (2) A+
HWCDSB - Secondary Online Learning
École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier
Programme de jour-Le Passage
Sir John A Macdonald Summer School Summer School
Westdale Secondary School
Thomas Merton - Independent Study
Notre Dame House
Hill Park System Alternative Education
James Street Alternative Education
Grace Haven Section 23
Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB Continuing Ed
CCE Independent Study
Rebecca Street Alternative Education Secondary School
Summer Coop Summer School
Lynwood Charlton Compass Section 23
McMaster Pediatric Section 23
Bernhardt House Section 23 Program
Bridge Program Section 23
Turning Point Alternative Education School
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)
Cathedral High School
St. Mary Catholic 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+)

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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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Strathcona Area Facts

  • Strathcona has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Strathcona crime rates are 33% higher than the Hamilton average
  • Cost of living in Strathcona is 4% lower than the Hamilton average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tom Street Park Playground
      Tom Street Park
      Dundurn Park
      Victoria Park
      Kay Drage Park
      York Boulevard Parkette #3
      Cathedral Park
      Gary Hill Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Military Museum 1812
      Dundurn Castle
      Staircase Theatre
      Lyric Theatre
      Player's Guild of Hamilton Inc.
      Art Gallery
      FirstOntario Centre
      Workers Arts and Heritage Centre

      Food & Drink

      Yum Yum
      Subway
      Coco Bongo Lounge
      Boulevard Billiards
      McDonald's
      Bueno Vita Pizza
      Hungry Ninja
      Sparkling Fresh Water

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Strathcona? Of all people who commute, 8.0% take public transportation in Strathcona.
      Drive to Work
      22%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      equal to the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Strathcona? The cost of living in Strathcona is 92/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
      Strathcona
      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 Strathcona? Strathcona crime rates are 1,295, which are 58% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      1,295 per 100k people

      69% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 78

      69% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Strathcona? The median income in Strathcona is $51,295 which is 41% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $51,29538% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      45%29% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      55% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Strathcona 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

      B+ Housing

      What are Strathcona home prices? Strathcona 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
      41%

      40% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Strathcona Schools

      Does Strathcona have good schools? The Strathcona graduation rate is 79% - which is 7% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      28%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      73%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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