Balfour, Hamilton, ON Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Norwood Park
      Richwill Park
      Bruce Park
      Auchmar Estate
      T. Melville Bailey Park
      Sackville Hill Memorial Park
      Buchanan Park
      Inch Park

      Entertainment

      Auchmar Estate
      Auchmar Mansion
      The Movie Palace
      Whitehern Historic House
      Splash Pad
      Historic Plaque
      MANSION
      FirstOntario Concert Hall

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      LCBO
      KFC
      Subway
      The Beer Store
      Wok Express
      Dutch Toyo
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Balfour? Of all people who commute, 8.3% take public transportation in Balfour.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      equal to the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      equal to the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Balfour? The cost of living in Balfour is 92/100 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
      Balfour
      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 Balfour? Balfour crime rates are 1,138, which are 63% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      1,138 per 100k people

      73% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 88

      73% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Balfour? The median income in Balfour is $85,527 which is 2% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $85,5274% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      57%11% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      32% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Balfour 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 Balfour home prices? Balfour 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
      82%

      21% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Balfour Schools

      Does Balfour have good schools? The Balfour graduation rate is 79% - which is 6% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      17%

      32% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      71%

      7% higher than the CDN average

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