At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$38,186 per capita
Home Value
$259,600
Zillow: $418,750
Median Rent
$983/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
10.8% smoking rate
How Hallam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hallam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hallam a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hallam residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,186. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hallam is $259,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,750. Median rent is $983/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
23.8% of adults in Hallam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hallam has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population292
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,327/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$38,186
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,600
Rent$983
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$418,750
Housing Units93
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,486 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Hallam was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.