At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$22,398 per capita
Home Value
$109,300
Zillow: $212,860
Median Rent
$820/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.1% smoking rate
How Hamlet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamlet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamlet a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamlet residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,398. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 337 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamlet is $109,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,860. Median rent is $820/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
6.4% of adults in Hamlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamlet has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population910
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density938/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$22,398
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$849
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,300
Rent$820
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$212,860
Housing Units298
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation698 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamlet was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.