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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 87.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $135,694 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,498 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.47% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $376,900 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $550,000 |
| Median List Price | $550,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $312 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 45.5% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,817 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.47% |
| Obesity | 22.4% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2250°N, 74.6505°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.1% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,720/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.0% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |