Living in Hamlin, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamlin · Census data 2020–2024

Hamlin has 14 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $81,250 (9% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $73,300.

Hamlin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hamlin at a glance

Population
14
Median age
57.3State: 37.4
Median household income
$81,250State: $74,275
Median home value
$73,300State: $217,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%

Is Hamlin a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Kansas median; home values 66% lower than the state median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Hamlin

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamlin the median home value is $73,300, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hamlin$73,300
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Hamlin median household income

The median household income in Hamlin is $81,250 and the income per person is $36,964. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Hamlin$81,250
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Hamlin: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
10
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
40%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.33

40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hamlin has many vacation and second homes.

Hamlin demographics

Population
14
Median age
57.3
Under 18
21.4%
65 and older
21.4%
Households
6
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
27.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamlin ›

Education in Hamlin

11.1% of adults 25 and older in Hamlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hamlin11.1%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hamlin

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
83.3%

Hamlin vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hamlin14$81,250$73,300—
Morrill210$67,750$65,000—
Hiawatha3,197$68,750$121,800$652
Fairview342$61,018$109,200$770
Sabetha2,471$70,464$170,800$700
Falls City4,077$51,706$89,800$714
Robinson154$59,167$70,000—
Rulo164$45,625$94,600—

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Living in Hamlin: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hamlin, KS?

The median household income in Hamlin is $81,250, 9% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Hamlin?

The median home value in Hamlin is $73,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Hamlin, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Kansas median; home values 66% lower than the state median.

What is the median age in Hamlin?

The median age in Hamlin is 57.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Hamlin?

The unemployment rate in Hamlin is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hamlin?

11.1% of adults in Hamlin 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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