At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$38,673 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $389,822
Median Rent
$845/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
15.1% smoking rate
How Hammond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hammond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hammond 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
Hammond residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,673. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 608 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hammond is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,822. Median rent is $845/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
11.1% of adults in Hammond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hammond has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density781/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$38,673
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent$845
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$389,822
Housing Units64
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,282/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation810 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband68.5%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hammond was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.