At a Glance
Median Income
$54,293
$28,015 per capita
Home Value
$152,300
Zillow: $307,195
Median Rent
$974/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
2,151/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
20.9% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamilton residents earn a median household income of $54,293 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,015. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,186 business establishments, including 757 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $152,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,195. Median rent is $974/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Hamilton reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,151/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population63,124
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,940/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,293
Per Capita$28,015
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$29,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,300
Rent$974
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$307,195
Housing Units27,031
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property2,151/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault218/100K
Burglary334/100K
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation591 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Hamilton was founded in 1794.
The median home in Hamilton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 757 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.