At a Glance
Median Income
$61,949
$26,168 per capita
Home Value
$72,100
Zillow: $103,034
Median Rent
$847/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
454/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
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)
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.