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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Natalie Bailey

Hamilton job market vs Minneapolis

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs?

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Christian R.

Is Hamilton getting better or worse?

I'm a 32-year-old writer and Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Ellie Ramirez

Working in Hamilton -salaries realistic?

Random thought, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $54,293 in Hamilton. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Hamilton sits at 426.4 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families...

7 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Avery

Things that make Hamilton unique

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 63,124, Hamilton is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighb...

17 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Sophie Williams

What I wish I knew before living in Hamilton

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 24-year-old teacher and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?

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Alexander M.

Things that make Hamilton unique

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Hamilton sits at 426.4 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Luke Davis

Couple moving to Hamilton from out of state

I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Hamilton sits at 426.4 per 100K. With a population of 63,124, Hamilton is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs?

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Sadie Bailey

Is Hamilton still affordable?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 63,124 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Hamilton sits at 426.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. Median household income is $54,293, which feels on the lower side for the are...

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Alice

Things Hamilton needs to improve

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Alexander M.

Moving to Hamilton for work -advice?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $54,293 in Hamilton. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,124 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. T...

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Julia Mendoza

Best restaurants in Hamilton?

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a...

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Hannah Roberts

Best kept secrets of Hamilton, OH

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 63,124, Hamilton is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. Median household income is $54,293, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the rig...

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Angela C.

Just moved to Hamilton, any tips?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. The median home value here is around $152,300, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. The suburbs are where most fami...

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oakland_kayden

Healthcare options in Hamilton?

Household incomes average around $54,293 in Hamilton. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is...

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Natalie Bailey

Best and worst neighborhoods in Hamilton

Hey everyone, We have two kids and With a population of 63,124, Hamilton is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Hamilton sits at 426.4 per 100K. The median home value here is around $152,300, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The park...

18 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Ellie Ramirez

Best industries in Hamilton right now

Hey, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,124 people. With a population of 63,124, Hamilton is a smaller city. Median household income is $54,293, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $974/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around...

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Zoe W.

Hamilton is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Hamilton sits at 426.4 per 100K. Median household income is $54,293, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold...

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Theodore B.

Hamilton is underrated, change my mind

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. With a population of 63,124, Hamilton is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,124 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested...

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Aiden Clark

Is public transit usable in Hamilton?

Hey, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $54,293 in Hamilton. Poverty rate is 14.5%, which is around average. Rent is about $974/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. P...

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Caroline P.

Is it worth buying in Hamilton?

Curious what people think. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here?

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Alexander M.

Is public transit usable in Hamilton?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Nicholas T.

Is Hamilton getting better or worse?

OK so Been living here since 2011. Median household income is $54,293, which feels on the lower side for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Owen White

Day-to-day life in Hamilton, OH

First post here. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Median household income is $54,293, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar ...

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Hannah Roberts

Relocating to Hamilton, OH -pros and cons?

Alright, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 63,124 people. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $152,300, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $54,293, which feels on the lower side for the area. You ...

0 replies 4 upvotes moving
minneapolis_wesley

Housing market in Hamilton right now

Hello, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Hamilton sits at 426.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Household incomes average around $54,293 in Hamilton. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Pu...

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Savannah Robinson

What to expect moving to Hamilton?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Household incomes average around $54,293 in Hamilton. Rent is about $974/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 63,124 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Hamilton sits at ...

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Angela C.

Is Hamilton worth it salary-wise?

My partner and I are Homes are going for about $152,300 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's cha...

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