Hamlin, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
2,178 Population
$61,949 Median Income
$72,100 Home Value
$847 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
637 Violent Crime / 100K
33.0 yrs Median Age
17.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.4
Education

People

Population2,178
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 70.2%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$61,949
Per Capita Income$26,168
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty Rate6.7%
County GDP$423M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$72,100
Zillow Value$103,034
Median Rent$847
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Depression23.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime637/100K
Property Crime1,714/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft49.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul45° / 85°
Rain24 in/yr
Snow4 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Work From Home9.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Hamlin Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$61,949
Home Value$72,100
Median Rent$847
Poverty Rate6.7%
Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
Unemployment1.2%
Violent Crime636.6 /100K
Avg Temperature65.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,178
Population Density412 per sq mi
Median Age33.0 years
Male54.8%
Female45.2%
Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70.2% Black 2.8% Hispanic 7.3% Other 19.7%
White70.2%
Black or African American2.8%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races19.7%

Language

English Only90.3%
Spanish Speakers9.7%
English 90.3% Spanish 9.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.8%
Health Insurance85.8%

Income

18% below avg
Median Household Income$61,949
Per Capita Income$26,168
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,087
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$77,887

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.2%
Poverty Rate6.7%
Total Establishments (County)116
County GDP$423M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3
Healthcare Facilities3
Retail Stores16
Manufacturing3
Total Establishments116

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3 Healthcare 3 Retail 16 Manufacturing 3

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$77,887
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,075

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.0 min
Work From Home9.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

74% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$72,100
Zillow Home Value Index$103,034

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$59
Homes Sold (month)6
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops10.0%
Active Inventory10

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied67.1%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$847

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,075
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.26%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity28.6%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage85.8%
Regular Checkup72.7%
Premature Death Rate13,850 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access41.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3
Restaurants (County)3

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime636.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault636.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,714.0 /100K
Burglary636.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,028.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft49.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

45°F Jan 85°F Jul
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Average65.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation23.5 in
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,727 ft (526 m)
Land Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density412 per sq mi
Latitude32.8900°
Longitude-100.1325°
County FIPS48151

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.3%
D 18%

Republican +63.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
High School+92.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density412 per sq mi
Land Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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