At a Glance
Median Income
$56,583
$27,286 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $114,937
Median Rent
$719/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
24.1% 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+
3.6 / 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 $56,583 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,286. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamlin is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,937. Median rent is $719/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
13.0% of adults in Hamlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamlin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,173
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,955/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,583
Per Capita$27,286
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$333M
Avg Weekly Wage$820
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$719
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$114,937
Housing Units590
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death17,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation660 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamlin was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.