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 (0) A+
Hazel Tea & Dessert House
Coffee Shop
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Reactor Cafe and Lounge
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Caffeine The Elements
Coffee Shop
Fireball Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
IAHS Cafe
Coffee Shop
E-Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Taylor’s Tea Room
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Williams Fresh Cafe @ HSC [2nd Floor]
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Williams Fresh Cafe @ HSC [1st Floor]
Coffee Shop
Detour Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe One
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Williams Fresh Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Domestique
Coffee Shop
Sakura Tea
Coffee Shop
The Alley
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Welcome to Dundas / Please RETURN TO DUNDAS Soon
Attraction
University Lanes
Bowling Alley
Stand4art
Theatre Arts
McMaster Museum of Art
Museum
Ron Joyce Stadium
Stadium
Dundas Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Westdale Aviary
Attraction
Westdale Theatre
Cinema
Shaver Falls / Filman Falls
Attraction
Upper Shaver/Filman Waterfall
Attraction
Tiffany Falls
Attraction
Staircase Theatre
Theatre Arts
Sherman Falls
Attraction
Cineplex Cinemas Ancaster (formerly SilverCity Ancaster)
Cinema
Military Museum 1812
Museum
Dundurn Castle
Museum
Lyric Theatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Player's Guild of Hamilton Inc.
Theatre Arts
Skydive Swoop
Attraction
Auchmar Mansion
Attraction
Dundas Valley Trail Centre - interpretive centre
Museum
Auchmar Estate
Attraction
Levity
Theatre Arts
Sculpture Park
Museum
Food and Drink (0) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Bar Burrito
Fast Food
Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
Booster Juice
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Osmow's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Skyline Lounge & Billiards
Bar
The Beer Store
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Pane Fresco
Fast Food
Perogie Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
Right Wingers
Bar
Mr Sushi
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Willy Dog
Fast Food
TwelvEighty Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Moksha Yoga Hamilton
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Chabad Jewish Student Centre
Community Centre
Dalewood Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Gravity Climbing Gym
Gym
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Gym on Locke
Gym
Alchemy Fitness
Gym
Greensville Community Centre & Library
Community Centre
Studio Zee Pilates
Gym
de la sol yoga studios
Gym
Yin Yoga Studio
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
YMCA
Community Centre
Good Shepherd: Notre Dame House
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Bennetto Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Fortinos
Grocery Store
Ya'd Never Know Bakery
Bakery
Metro
Grocery Store
French Revolution Bakery & Crêperie
Bakery
Mickey McGuire’s Cheese
Cheese
Jax Sweet Shoppe
Bakery
Sweetness Bakery
Bakery
Cupcakes of Westdale Village
Bakery
Dyments Market
Grocery Store
Weil's Bakery
Bakery
Hamilton Kosher Meat Market
Butcher
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Farm Boy
Grocery Store
Dundurn Market
Grocery Store
Zarky's
Grocery Store
Cake & Loaf Bakery
Bakery
Fortinos
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Goodness Me!
Grocery Store
Bitten
Bakery
Unknown Name
Seafood
MySweetTooth
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
Marimat Gardens
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Desjardins Canal Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Martino Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hillside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Little John Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
JHE Field
Park
Alexander Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Dundas Driving Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) A+
The Edge Beauty & Spa
Beauty
Maison Fritz Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
The Shoe Box
Shoes
Nails for You
Beauty
Global Pet Foods
Pets
Dollarama
Discount Store
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
The Source
Electronics
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Pupcakes Doggie Daycare
Pets
Valley City Barbershop
Hairdresser
Hasty Market
Convenience Store
Neighbours Coffee
Convenience Store
Mike’s Campus Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Joe Fresh
Clothing
LubaMera Spa
Beauty
Whitney Variety
Convenience Store
Mac's
Convenience Store
Fancy Nails
Beauty
Hasty Market
Convenience Store
Barber Shop Joseph
Hairdresser
Avondale Food Stores
Convenience Store
Optix Eyecare
Optician
Royal Variety
Convenience Store
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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, 6.1% take public transportation in University Gardens.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Osler at Grant
Bus Stop
Osler opposite University Plaza
Bus Stop
Osler at University Plaza
Bus Stop
Main at Osler
Bus Stop
Osler at Main
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
University Plaza Platform 2
Bus Stop
University Plaza Platform 1
Bus Stop
Main at Ewen
Bus Stop
South at Osler
Bus Stop
Cootes at Dundas
Bus Stop
Main at West Park
Bus Stop
South at Osler
Bus Stop
Cootes at East
Bus Stop
Main at Westbourne
Bus Stop
Dundas at Thorpe
Bus Stop
Dundas at Thorpe
Bus Stop
Main at Rifle Range
Bus Stop
Main at Cottrill
Bus Stop
Main at Kingsmount
Bus Stop
Main at Hollywood
Bus Stop
Dundas opposite West
Bus Stop
Cootes at King
Bus Stop
South at Lynden
Bus Stop
Main at Thorndale
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.1% C-
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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 C-

The cost of living in University Gardens is 96/100 - which is 14% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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+

University Gardens crime rates are 1,053 per 100k, which is 66% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
783 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
270 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 B-

The median income in University Gardens is $79,040 - which is 10% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$79,040 D
Unemployment Rate
4.9% C+
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Total Health Pharmacy
Clinic
BioPed Footcare Clinic
Clinic
West End Medical Arts
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
AIM Health Group
Clinic
Fortinos Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Whitney Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Whitney Clinic
Doctor
Total Health Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lee’s Dundas I.D.A. Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Royal East Dental
Dentist
Fire E.M.S. Station 10
Fire Station
Hamilton Police Service
Police
Dundas Valley Dentistry
Dentist
Student Wellness Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Campus Dentist
Dentist
McMaster University Medical Centre
Hospital
Westdale Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire EMS Station 23 Dundas Memorial Square
Fire Station
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
The MVMNT Clinic: Lilja Chiropractic + Wellness
Clinic
Main West Dental
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 A+

University Gardens home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a C
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A A+
Home Affordability
N/A B+
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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 C+

The University Gardens graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Dundana Public School
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
Yorkview School
Glenwood School School
McMaster Pediatric Section 23
St. Augustine Catholic Elementary School
Dundas Central Public School
Dalewood Senior Public School
Hatts Off VI Section 23
Hatts Off VII Section 23
Mountview Junior Public School
Cootes Paradise Public School
Westdale Night School
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School
St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
Holbrook Junior Public School
Sir William Osler Elementary School
Chedoke Middle School
Earl Kitchener Junior Public School
HWCDSB - Elementary Online Learning
Regina Mundi Catholic Elementary School
Lynwood Charlton City Section 23
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Strathcona Junior Public School
Programme de jour-Le Passage
High Schools (0) F
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
McMaster Pediatric Section 23
Westdale Secondary School
Thomas Merton - Independent Study
Dundas Valley Secondary School
École secondaire Georges-P-Vanier
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
HWCDSB - Secondary Online Learning
St. Martin's Manor
Programme de jour-Le Passage
Turning Point Alternative Education School
Grace Haven Section 23
Sir John A Macdonald Summer School Summer School
Summer on-ground credit Westmount Summer School
Westmount Secondary School
Notre Dame House
Hill Park System Alternative Education
James Street Alternative Education
Hamilton-Wentworth CDSB Continuing Ed
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary 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)
Lynwood Charlton Compass Section 23
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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+)

ratings N/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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University Gardens Area Facts

  • University Gardens has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • University Gardens crime rates are 8% higher than the Hamilton average
  • Cost of living in University Gardens is equal to the Hamilton average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Marimat Gardens
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Desjardins Canal Park
      Centennial Park
      Martino Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Welcome to Dundas / Please RETURN TO DUNDAS Soon
      University Lanes
      Stand4art
      McMaster Museum of Art
      Ron Joyce Stadium
      Dundas Little Theatre
      Westdale Aviary
      Westdale Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Popeyes
      Bar Burrito
      Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes
      LCBO
      Booster Juice
      Baskin-Robbins
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Gardens? Of all people who commute, 6.1% take public transportation in University Gardens.
      Drive to Work
      33%

      5% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University Gardens? The cost of living in University Gardens is 96/100 - which is 14% lower than Ontario.
      University Gardens
      96

      4% 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 University Gardens? University Gardens crime rates are 1,053, which are 66% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      1,053 per 100k people

      75% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 95

      75% 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 University Gardens? The median income in University Gardens is $79,040 which is 10% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $79,0404% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      53%17% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      24% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is University Gardens a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 University Gardens home prices? University Gardens 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
      67%

      2% lower than the CDN average

      C+ University Gardens Schools

      Does University Gardens have good schools? The University Gardens graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      32%

      27% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is University Gardens a good place to live? University Gardens has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      n/a%

      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
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      0 total surveys

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