Living in Hamilton City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamilton City · Census data 2020–2024
Hamilton City has 2,267 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median household income is $65,833 (34% lower than the California median), the median home value is $302,800, the median rent is $903/month.
Hamilton City at a glance
- Population
- 2,267
- Median age
- 28.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $65,833State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $302,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hamilton City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Hamilton City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamilton City the median home value is $302,800, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,357 a month in housing costs.
Hamilton City median household income
The median household income in Hamilton City is $65,833 and the income per person is $23,814. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hamilton City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 718
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 3.30
Hamilton City demographics
- Population
- 2,267
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 686
- Foreign-born
- 32.1%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamilton City ›
Education in Hamilton City
4.1% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamilton City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Hamilton City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton City | 2,267 | $65,833 | $302,800 | $903 |
| Nord | 190 | $69,199 | $369,400 | — |
| Orland | 8,357 | $64,945 | $342,200 | $1,146 |
| Chico | 102,188 | $66,977 | $468,100 | $1,488 |
| Artois | 336 | $152,719 | $196,500 | — |
| Vina | 243 | $40,811 | — | — |
| Durham | 5,340 | $95,417 | $700,100 | $1,105 |
| Corning | 8,155 | $56,627 | $313,100 | $961 |
| Butte Creek Canyon | 713 | $105,819 | $695,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hamilton City, CA?
The median household income in Hamilton City is $65,833, 34% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hamilton City?
The median home value in Hamilton City is $302,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hamilton City?
The median gross rent in Hamilton City is $903 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Hamilton City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Hamilton City?
The median age in Hamilton City is 28.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hamilton City?
The average commute to work in Hamilton City is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton City?
The unemployment rate in Hamilton City is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamilton City?
4.1% of adults in Hamilton City 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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