At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$23,116 per capita
Home Value
$195,200
Zillow: $294,889
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
3,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Lake Hamilton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Hamilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Hamilton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Hamilton residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,116. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,530 business establishments, including 866 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Hamilton is $195,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,889. Median rent is $1,056/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Lake Hamilton reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,736/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Lake Hamilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,767
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density566/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$23,116
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,200
Rent$1,056
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$294,889
Housing Units651
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property3,736/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary1,359/100K
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Hamilton was built in 1974.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 866 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.