At a Glance
Median Income
$135,694
$55,498 per capita
Home Value
$376,900
Zillow: $708,005
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
9.3% smoking rate
How Hamilton Square Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamilton Square's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamilton Square a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamilton Square residents earn a median household income of $135,694 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,498. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton Square is $376,900 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $708,005. Median rent is $1,817/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
51.1% of adults in Hamilton Square hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton Square has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,643
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density2,720/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,694
Per Capita$55,498
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$376,900
Rent$1,817
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$708,005
Housing Units4,512
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity22.4%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation101 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamilton Square was built in 1966.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.