Hamilton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Williams County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,849 Population 880/sq mi density
$66,884 Median Income $47,577 per capita
$265,600 Home Value $371,028 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,884 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$265,600 home value, $929/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hamilton, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,884
11% below
$47,577 per capita
Home Value
$265,600
6% below
Zillow: $371,028
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
94%
Rent
80%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hamilton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $66,884 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,577. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 924 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hamilton is $265,600 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,028. Median rent is $929/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

20.2% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,849
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,884
Per Capita$47,577
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A
Home Value$265,600
Rent$929
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$371,028
Housing Units1,242
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,265/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation900 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score7.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hamilton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.