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Hamilton
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Hamilton, Ontario, is a dynamic port city set between Lake Ontario and the scenic Niagara Escarpment. Its rich industrial heritage is now complemented by lively arts, outdoor attractions, and a growing foodie scene. The city's neighborhoods offer a mix of cultural hotspots, family-friendly parks, and historic architecture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
569,353
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.25°, -79.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,777
Local Cost
$1,985
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.0°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-31.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
769 mm
Internet Speed
282 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
129
Coworking
1
Cafes
40
Nightlife
33
Parks
55
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YHM
Distance
11 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped204 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 67 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 204 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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