Living in Hamilton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamilton · Census data 2020–2024
Hamilton has 92,506 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $100,771 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $335,500, the median rent is $1,634/month.
Hamilton at a glance
- Population
- 92,506
- Median age
- 42State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $100,771State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $335,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,634/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hamilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hamilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamilton the median home value is $335,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,634 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,350 a month in housing costs.
Hamilton median household income
The median household income in Hamilton is $100,771 and the income per person is $47,521. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hamilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,628
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.50
Hamilton demographics
- Population
- 92,506
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 36,705
- Foreign-born
- 20.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamilton ›
Education in Hamilton
34.5% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamilton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Hamilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 92,506 | $100,771 | $335,500 | $1,634 |
| Yardville | 6,301 | $103,274 | $360,100 | $1,661 |
| White Horse | 10,507 | $105,758 | $308,200 | $2,046 |
| Hamilton Square | 11,622 | $138,162 | $397,000 | $2,139 |
| Mercerville | 13,535 | $128,277 | $358,600 | $1,621 |
| Robbinsville Center | 3,777 | $134,388 | $526,300 | $1,824 |
| Groveville | 3,100 | $112,188 | $405,600 | $1,845 |
| Bordentown | 4,026 | $103,375 | $345,500 | $1,501 |
| Robbinsville | 15,641 | $169,450 | $568,300 | $2,076 |
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Hamilton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hamilton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hamilton, NJ?
The median household income in Hamilton is $100,771, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $335,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hamilton?
The median gross rent in Hamilton is $1,634 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Hamilton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Hamilton?
The median age in Hamilton is 42 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hamilton?
The average commute to work in Hamilton is 25 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton?
The unemployment rate in Hamilton is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamilton?
34.5% 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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