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Hamilton Metro Area

ON · 122 cities · 4,488,565 population

4,488,565 Total Population
122 Cities & Towns
$86,497 Avg Income
$508,846 Avg Home Value
$1,052 Avg Rent
29.7% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Hamilton Metro

Mississauga, ON

Pop 717,961
Income $102,000
Home $900,000

Brampton, ON

Pop 656,480
Income $111,000
Home $900,000

Etobicoke, ON

Pop 365,000
Income $82,573
Home $461,770

Oakville, ON

Pop 213,759
Income $128,000
Home $1,200,000

Burlington, ON

Pop 186,948
Income $110,000
Home $900,000

Guelph, ON

Pop 143,740
Income $93,000
Home $700,000

Cambridge, ON

Pop 138,479
Income $93,000
Home $650,000

Milton, ON

Pop 132,979
Income $126,000
Home $950,000

Brantford, ON

Pop 104,688
Income $79,500
Home $552,000

Stoney Creek, ON

Pop 76,382
Income $82,573
Home $461,770

Norfolk County, ON

Pop 67,490
Income $82,000
Home $500,000

Waterfront Communities-The Island, ON

Pop 65,913
Income $82,573
Home $461,770

The Hamilton metropolitan area is the 13th largest metro area in Canada, with a total population of 4,488,565 spread across 122 cities and towns in ON. Anchored by Mississauga, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Hamilton metro area earn an average household income of $86,497, while the average home value sits at $508,846. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,052 per month, making the cost of living relatively high compared to the national average. About 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Hamilton metro reports an average violent crime rate of 80.5 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 57.0 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 48.8°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 12.4%, which is near the national average.

With 122 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Hamilton metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature48.8°F
Avg January Temp28.0°F
Avg July Temp70.6°F
Avg Annual Precipitation38.1"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate80.5 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate57.0 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate6.0%
Avg Poverty Rate12.4%
Avg Median Age42.0

All 122 Cities in Hamilton Metro Area

1 Mississauga ON 717,961
2 Brampton ON 656,480
3 Etobicoke ON 365,000
4 Oakville ON 213,759
5 Burlington ON 186,948
6 Guelph ON 143,740
7 Cambridge ON 138,479
8 Milton ON 132,979
9 Brantford ON 104,688
10 Stoney Creek ON 76,382
11 Norfolk County ON 67,490
12 Waterfront Communities-The Island ON 65,913
13 Halton Hills ON 62,951
14 Haldimand County ON 49,216
15 Georgetown ON 44,058
16 Islington-City Centre West ON 43,965
17 Ancaster ON 40,557
18 Brant ON 39,474
19 Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction ON 36,625
20 Mimico ON 33,964
21 Church-Yonge Corridor ON 31,340
22 Niagara ON 31,180
23 Annex ON 30,526
24 Grimsby ON 28,883
25 South Riverdale ON 27,876
26 Bay Street Corridor ON 25,797
27 Stonegate-Queensway ON 25,051
28 Waterdown ON 24,400
29 High Park-Swansea ON 23,925
30 Rockcliffe-Smythe ON 22,246
31 High Park North ON 22,162
32 Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview ON 22,156
33 Kingsview Village-The Westway ON 22,000
34 South Parkdale ON 21,849
35 Oakwood Village ON 21,210
36 Rosedale-Moore Park ON 20,923
37 Moss Park ON 20,506
38 North St.James Town ON 18,615
39 Eringate-Centennial-West Deane ON 18,588
40 Hespeler ON 18,445
41 Kensington-Chinatown ON 17,945
42 Fiddlesticks ON 17,576
43 Danforth East York ON 17,180
44 Trinity-Bellwoods ON 16,556
45 Little Portugal ON 15,559
46 Edenbridge-Humber Valley ON 15,535
47 West Lincoln ON 15,454
48 Christopher-Champlain ON 15,372
49 Roncesvalles ON 14,974
50 Greenwood-Coxwell ON 14,417
51 Junction Area ON 14,366
52 Humewood-Cedarvale ON 14,365
53 Wychwood ON 14,349
54 Briar Hill-Belgravia ON 14,257
55 Greenway-Chaplin ON 14,146
56 Corso Italia-Davenport ON 14,133
57 Simcoe ON 13,922
58 Guelph/Eramosa ON 13,904
59 Palmerston-Little Italy ON 13,826
60 Mount Dennis ON 13,593
61 Woodbine Corridor ON 12,541
62 Yonge-St.Clair ON 12,528
63 Paris ON 12,310
64 Alderwood ON 12,054
65 North Riverdale ON 11,916
66 Etobicoke West Mall ON 11,848
67 Dufferin Grove ON 11,785
68 Cabbagetown-South St.James Town ON 11,669
69 Broadview North ON 11,499
70 New Toronto ON 11,463
71 Weston-Pellam Park ON 11,098
72 Hamilton ON 11,059
73 Keelesdale-Eglinton West ON 11,058
74 Princess-Rosethorn ON 11,051
75 Casa Loma ON 10,968
76 Humber Heights-Westmount ON 10,948
77 Regent Park ON 10,803
78 Forest Hill South ON 10,732
79 North Dumfries ON 10,619
80 Markland Wood ON 10,554
81 Preston Centre ON 10,441
82 Long Branch ON 10,084
83 Runnymede-Bloor West Village ON 10,070
84 Caledonia-Fairbank ON 9,955
85 Brockton ON 9,784
86 Danforth ON 9,666
87 Little's Corners ON 9,413
88 Acton ON 9,377
89 Blair Road ON 9,289
90 Kingsway South ON 9,271
91 Old East York ON 9,233
92 Binbrook ON 8,796
93 Rockwood MB 8,440
94 Silver Heights ON 8,235
95 Lambton Baby Point ON 7,985
96 Puslinch ON 7,944
97 Popcorn House ON 7,889
98 Woodbine-Lumsden ON 7,865
99 Playter Estates-Danforth ON 7,804
100 Blake-Jones ON 7,727
101 University ON 7,607
102 East Hespeler ON 7,321
103 Wainfleet ON 6,887
104 Beechborough-Greenbrook ON 6,577
105 Dunnville ON 5,907
106 Lang's Farm ON 5,347
107 Southwood ON 4,751
108 Rockwood ON 4,629
109 Galt ON 4,561
110 Vineland ON 4,074
111 East Galt ON 3,717
112 St. George ON 3,255
113 Waterford ON 3,132
114 Downtown Cambridge ON 3,117
115 Preston Heights ON 2,869
116 Alison ON 2,697
117 Ohsweken ON 1,500
118 Jarvis ON 1,037
119 Alberton ON 954
120 Maryhill ON 605
121 James ON 348
122 New Credit 40A ON 166