At a Glance
Median Income
$37,188
$31,692 per capita
Home Value
$220,700
Zillow: $453,594
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
13.1% 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
2.4 / 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 $37,188 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,692. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,856 business establishments, including 368 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamilton is $220,700 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $453,594. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
7.1% of adults in Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population249
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,188
Per Capita$31,692
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$9,574M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,257
Housing
B
Home Value$220,700
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$453,594
Housing Units189
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation95 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamilton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 368 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.