At a Glance
Median Income
$115,125
$38,150 per capita
Home Value
$219,600
Zillow: $266,597
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.5% smoking rate
How Hamshire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamshire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamshire a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamshire residents earn a median household income of $115,125 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,150. 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 5,839 business establishments, including 575 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamshire is $219,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,597. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
30.7% of adults in Hamshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamshire has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population1,460
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,125
Per Capita$38,150
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$27,102M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$219,600
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$266,597
Housing Units580
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,735/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain62.1 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation13 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamshire was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 575 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.