At a Glance
Median Income
$69,142
$34,194 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $255,877
Median Rent
$882/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
13.7% smoking rate
How Hamlin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamlin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamlin residents earn a median household income of $69,142 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,194. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamlin is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,877. Median rent is $882/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
21.8% of adults in Hamlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamlin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,041
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,142
Per Capita$34,194
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$882
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$255,877
Housing Units2,062
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation312 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamlin was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.