At a Glance
Median Income
$62,000
$22,370 per capita
Home Value
$256,700
Zillow: $304,892
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamilton residents earn a median household income of $62,000 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,370. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,634 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $256,700 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,892. Median rent is $1,123/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hamilton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 681/100K.
Education
56.2% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population4,038
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density1,622/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$22,370
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$3,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083
Housing
A
Home Value$256,700
Rent$1,123
Ownership44.9%
Zillow$304,892
Housing Units1,065
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property681/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation1,119 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+42.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute12 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Hamilton was founded in 1813.
The median home in Hamilton was built in 1938.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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