Hamilton, ON Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Hamilton, Ontario
In Hamilton, the majority of buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and townhouses make up most of the remaining housing stock. This city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this city own their home and 30% are renters. The homes in this city are quite old, because about one third of its dwellings were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. Read more about Hamilton real estate
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Transportation
Driving is usually the best transportation option in Hamilton. It is very easy to access a parking spot. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is challenging in this city. Nevertheless, there is the Hamilton GO Centre Station and West Harbour Station with access to the Lakeshore West Line. There are about 40 bus lines passing through the city, and it is convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most properties. Hamilton is not very suited for bicycling as there are few bike lanes, and riding is made arduous by the typically hilly topography. A majority of the houses for sale in this city are located in places that are also not very well-suited for those who travel by foot since most day-to-day needs are difficult to carry out without having to use a vehicle.
Services
Some residents in Hamilton may have the option to purchase groceries by walking in one of over 200 stores, while others will need a vehicle. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate close by restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, there are only a few high schools and primary schools in Hamilton and accordingly they can be a rather long walk away. Furthermore, families may find it challenging to reach daycares on foot.
Character
Hamilton offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Most areas in this city are quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several louder sections, especially near Highway 5 East, Red Hill Valley Parkway, one of the railway lines or the airport (YHM). Lastly, there are over 400 parks nearby for residents to visit, making it easy to access them from many locations in Hamilton.