Living in Hamilton, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamilton · Census data 2020–2024
Hamilton has 6,922 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $54,871 (14% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $599/month.
Hamilton at a glance
- Population
- 6,922
- Median age
- 45.4State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $54,871State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $599/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hamilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hamilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamilton the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $599 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,143 a month in housing costs.
Hamilton median household income
The median household income in Hamilton is $54,871 and the income per person is $27,569. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Hamilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,423
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.53
Hamilton demographics
- Population
- 6,922
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 2,577
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamilton ›
Education in Hamilton
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamilton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 85.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
Hamilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 6,922 | $54,871 | $106,300 | $599 |
| Guin | 2,381 | $51,117 | $112,000 | $603 |
| Hackleburg | 1,709 | $42,292 | $104,700 | $525 |
| Twin | 475 | $52,639 | $95,600 | $900 |
| Hodges | 420 | $69,286 | $153,300 | $638 |
| Brilliant | 1,097 | $47,125 | $47,200 | $477 |
| Beaverton | 208 | $38,125 | $73,300 | $388 |
| Gu-Win | 178 | $63,942 | $177,800 | — |
| Bear Creek | 1,474 | $50,188 | $96,900 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Hamilton, AL?
The median household income in Hamilton is $54,871, 14% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hamilton?
The median home value in Hamilton is $106,300, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Hamilton?
The median gross rent in Hamilton is $599 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Hamilton, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Hamilton?
The median age in Hamilton is 45.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Hamilton?
The average commute to work in Hamilton is 24 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton?
The unemployment rate in Hamilton is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamilton?
15.6% of adults in Hamilton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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