Hamilton City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,295 Population 5,598/sq mi density
$70,665 Median Income $23,202 per capita
$278,800 Home Value $291,102 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,665 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$278,800 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hamilton City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,665
6% below
$23,202 per capita
Home Value
$278,800
1% below
Zillow: $291,102
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
63.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Hamilton City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
99%
Rent
74%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hamilton City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hamilton City residents earn a median household income of $70,665 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,202. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,327 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hamilton City is $278,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,102. Median rent is $865/month, with 19.2% 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 1975.

Education

4.3% of adults in Hamilton City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 63.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hamilton City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,295
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density5,598/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born30.5%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,665
Per Capita$23,202
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A
Home Value$278,800
Rent$865
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$291,102
Housing Units797
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,723/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation147 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+63.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Hamilton City was founded in 1906.
The median home in Hamilton City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
30.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.