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Hamlin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fisher County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,178 Population 412/sq mi density
$61,949 Median Income $26,168 per capita
$72,100 Home Value $103,034 Zillow
$847 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 454 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,949 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,100 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hamlin, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,949
18% below
$26,168 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
74% below
Zillow: $103,034
Median Rent
$847/mo
27% below
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
73% below
454/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
328 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
26%
Rent
73%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hamlin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $61,949 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,168. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 116 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hamlin is $72,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,034. Median rent is $847/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Hamlin reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 454/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.9% of adults in Hamlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hamlin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,178
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,949
Per Capita$26,168
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,100
Rent$847
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$103,034
Housing Units1,084
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property454/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary101/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain23.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,727 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Hamlin was founded in 1907.
The median home in Hamlin was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.