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Hamilton Branch, CA

Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
504 Population 462/sq mi density
$106,591 Median Income $40,269 per capita
$365,400 Home Value $414,671 Zillow
$1,145 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$106,591 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$365,400 home value, $1,145/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hamilton Branch, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,591
42% above
$40,269 per capita
Home Value
$365,400
30% above
Zillow: $414,671
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
2% below
13.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
711/100K
87% above
2,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
19% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hamilton Branch Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hamilton Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
130%
Rent
98%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
187%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hamilton Branch a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hamilton Branch residents earn a median household income of $106,591 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,269. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,004 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hamilton Branch is $365,400 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,671. Median rent is $1,145/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Hamilton Branch reports 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,093/100K.

Education

27.3% of adults in Hamilton Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hamilton Branch has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population504
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,591
Per Capita$40,269
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151

Housing

A+
Home Value$365,400
Rent$1,145
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$414,671
Housing Units366
Rent Burden13.1%

Crime

F
Violent711/100K
Property2,093/100K

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,792/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,697 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Hamilton Branch was built in 1978.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.