Hamilton Square, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Hamilton Square is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 11,643. Residents earn $135,694 per year, which is 81% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
11,643 Population 2,720/sq mi density
$135,694 Median Income $55,498 per capita
$376,900 Home Value
$1,817 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$135,694 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$376,900 home value, $1,817/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $135,694
81% higher than US avg
Home Value $376,900
34% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.1%
52% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,817
56% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.4%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How Hamilton Square Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,643
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density2,720/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$135,694
Per Capita$55,498
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$376,900
Rent$1,817
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation101 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+95.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.9%
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Is Hamilton Square a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hamilton Square receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Hamilton Square stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hamilton Square is $135,694, which is significantly higher than the national average — 81% above $75,149. This places Hamilton Square among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hamilton Square is $376,900, 34% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,817 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Hamilton Square is a highly educated community — 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Hamilton Square experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Hamilton Square has a population of 11,643 with a density of 2,720 people per square mile. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

11,643
Total Population
2,720
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hamilton Square vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.5%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.5%
7% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hamilton Square vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hamilton Square is $135,694, which is 81% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Hamilton Square vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$135,694
81% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,498
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone73.0%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hamilton Square is $376,900, 34% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,817 (56% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$376,900
34% above US avg
Median List Price$550,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$550,000
$/Sq Ft$312
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops45.5%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,817
56% above US avg
Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate3.47%
In Hamilton Square, 22.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% report depression. 17.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hamilton Square vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.4%
30% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.3%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity17.4%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

Crime Rates: Hamilton Square vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Hamilton Square has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.5 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall23.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation101 ft (31 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density2,720/sq mi
Coordinates40.2250°N, 74.6505°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 51.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin. 96.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.1%
52% above US avg
High School+95.3%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,720/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.9%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone73.0%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home15.7%

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