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Hamilton · A CLOSER LOOK

Metro
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

Metro location:
Hamilton.

The neighbourhood of Corktown can be found in the city of Hamilton, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Hamilton metropolitan area.

307 John St S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2E1, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Hamilton

307 John St S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2E1, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Corktown

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Corktown is a great area for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Finding things to do is easy in this part of Hamilton. Even though there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighbourhood. John Street in particular offers an extensive selection of nightlife. Green spaces, like Bruce Trail Park and Sam Lawrence Park, are very well-spread out and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to explore, which makes them very easy to reach.

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Getting around

This neighbourhood will appeal to house buyers that use several modes of transportation. Corktown is home to a great public transit network. In particular, the closest train station, including the Hamilton Go Centre on the Lakeshore West, is usually very close by from the majority of properties in the neighbourhood. There are about 30 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are typically very close by. Walking is also very practical for home buyers in this area; most daily needs are convenient to carry out without a vehicle, and many businesses are rather close at hand. This neighbourhood is rather bicycling-friendly because Corktown is home to fairly good cycling infrastructure, and bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away.

Everyday essentials

A supermarket is typically reachable within a short stroll from most homes for sale in this area. Furthermore, there are over 100 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops to enjoy in Corktown. A very good variety of clothing stores can also be found within a short walking distance. When it comes to education, families will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in Corktown, schools and daycares are close by.

Local character

Corktown is a great area for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Finding things to do is easy in this part of Hamilton. Even though there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighbourhood. John Street in particular offers an extensive selection of nightlife. Green spaces, like Bruce Trail Park and Sam Lawrence Park, are very well-spread out and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to explore, which makes them very easy to reach.

Surrounding homes

The sizeable proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Corktown is an important part of its character. There is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Renters occupy around 80% of the properties in Corktown while the remainder are occupied by owners. Roughly 45% of homes in this area were built between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Metro
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Hamilton: 3.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Hamilton: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

4.0/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Hamilton: 2.6 / 5

Groceries

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Hamilton: 3.7 / 5

Wellness

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Hamilton: 2.8 / 5

Restaurants

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Hamilton: 3.2 / 5

Walking

4.1/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Hamilton: 3.0 / 5

Cycling

3.0/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Hamilton: 2.8 / 5

Driving

3.3/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Hamilton: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

2.3/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Hamilton: 1.5 / 5

Shopping

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Hamilton: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Hamilton: 4.2 / 5

Nightlife

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Hamilton: 2.2 / 5

Cafés

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Hamilton: 2.7 / 5

Quiet

2.1/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Hamilton: 3.6 / 5

Parks

4.9/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Hamilton: 4.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Metro nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

191 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school329 m

Queen Victoria Elementary Public School

166 Forest Avenue

JK-8 · regular · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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High school493 m

Metropolitan College

146 James Street South

online/site based

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High school646 m

Hill Park System Alternative Education

100 James Street

9-12 · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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High school646 m

James Street Alternative Education

100 James Street

9-12 · alternative · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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High school778 m

Immigrants Working Centre - Iwc Academy

8 Main Street East

online/site based

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Elementary school816 m

Central Junior Public School

75 Hunter Street West

JK-5 · regular · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Elementary school / High school850 m

Bronston Canadian Academy

411 East Main St.

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school892 m

Queensdale School

67 Queensdale Avenue East

JK-8 · regular · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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High school1.0 km

System Alternative Education Sir Isaac Brock Secondary School

225 King William Street

9-12 · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Kanétskare Elementary School Middle School

222 Robinson Street

6-8 · regular, french immersion · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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High school1.2 km

St. Charles Catholic Adult Secondary School

150 East 5th

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School

20 East Ave S

JK-8 · catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary Public School

99 Ferguson Ave.

JK-8 · regular · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

George L Armstrong Public School

460 Concession Street

JK-8 · regular · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Elementary School

49 Fennell Ave E

JK-8 · catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School

270 Locke St S

JK-8 · catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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High school1.6 km

Turning Point Alternative Education School

135 Fennell Mohawk College West Campus Avenue

9-12 · alternative · Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

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High school1.8 km

Cathedral High School

30 Wentworth St N

9-12 · catholic · Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Hillfield Strathallan College

299 Fennell Ave W

online/site based

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Transit nearby

32 places
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Dining nearby

57 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

53 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Corktown
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Metro. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$95,517

Residents in the study area

3,771

Owner households

24.4%

Commute on foot

13.7%

Population age

0 to 4
4.7%
5 to 9
3.6%
10 to 14
2.8%
15 to 19
3.0%
20 to 34
31.8%
35 to 49
20.1%
50 to 64
18.4%
65 to 79
12.2%
80 and over
3.2%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
63.2%
Apartment 1-4 floors
19.8%
Single detached
10.5%
Duplex
2.5%
Semi detached
2.1%
Row houses
1.9%

Household composition

Single person
53.4%
Multi person
7.8%
Single family
38.8%
Multi family
0.0%

Commute mode

Car
60.5%
Public transit
21.4%
Foot
13.7%
Other
4.1%
Bicycle
0.3%
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Income

Average household income
$95,517
Average individual income
$45,366

Total

Total individuals
3,771

Owners vs Renters

Renters
75.6%
Owners
24.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.2%
English and French
7.6%
Other
2.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
16.6%
High school
27.0%
Trade certificate
4.5%
College certificate
20.9%
University certificate
1.4%
Bachelor degree
22.5%
Post graduate degree
7.1%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
78.3%
English and non-official language(s)
4.7%
Arabic
4.3%
Gujarati
2.9%
Spanish
2.6%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.7%
French
1.7%
Mandarin
1.1%
Portuguese
1.0%
Somali
0.8%
Hungarian
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Iranian Persian
0.1%
Polish
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Metro:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board ↗Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Metro address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

307 John St S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2E1, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.2481997, -79.8691025. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

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