At a Glance
Median Income
$100,503
$28,728 per capita
Home Value
$262,100
Zillow: $367,080
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
521/100K
5,882/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Hamilton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamilton 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 residents earn a median household income of $100,503 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,728. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $262,100 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,080. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Hamilton reports 521 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,882/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,911
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density560/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,503
Per Capita$28,728
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,100
Rent$1,063
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$367,080
Housing Units590
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent521/100K
Property5,882/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,326/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation727 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hamilton was founded in 1827.
The median home in Hamilton was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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