At a Glance
Median Income
$94,000
$49,751 per capita
Home Value
$41,400
Zillow: $171,055
Violent Crime
80/100K
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
269 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
3.2 / 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 $94,000 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,751. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $41,400 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,055. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Hamilton reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,077/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population37
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$49,751
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$41,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,055
Housing Units21
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property2,077/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain22.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation824 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Hamilton was founded in 1882.
The median home in Hamilton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.