Living in Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamilton Square · Census data 2020–2024
Hamilton Square has 11,622 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $138,162 (33% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $397,000, the median rent is $2,139/month.
Hamilton Square at a glance
- Population
- 11,622
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $138,162State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $397,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,139/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hamilton Square a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hamilton Square
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamilton Square the median home value is $397,000, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,139 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,655 a month in housing costs.
Hamilton Square median household income
The median household income in Hamilton Square is $138,162 and the income per person is $55,175. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hamilton Square: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,367
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.4%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.67
Hamilton Square demographics
- Population
- 11,622
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 4,265
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamilton Square ›
Education in Hamilton Square
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton Square have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamilton Square
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Hamilton Square vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Square | 11,622 | $138,162 | $397,000 | $2,139 |
| Robbinsville Center | 3,777 | $134,388 | $526,300 | $1,824 |
| Hamilton | 92,506 | $100,771 | $335,500 | $1,634 |
| Mercerville | 13,535 | $128,277 | $358,600 | $1,621 |
| Yardville | 6,301 | $103,274 | $360,100 | $1,661 |
| Robbinsville | 15,641 | $169,450 | $568,300 | $2,076 |
| White Horse | 10,507 | $105,758 | $308,200 | $2,046 |
| Groveville | 3,100 | $112,188 | $405,600 | $1,845 |
| Allentown | 1,702 | $120,714 | $415,600 | $1,671 |
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What is the median household income in Hamilton Square, NJ?
The median household income in Hamilton Square is $138,162, 33% higher than 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 Square?
The median home value in Hamilton Square is $397,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hamilton Square?
The median gross rent in Hamilton Square is $2,139 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Hamilton Square, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
What is the median age in Hamilton Square?
The median age in Hamilton Square is 44.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hamilton Square?
The average commute to work in Hamilton Square is 26 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton Square?
The unemployment rate in Hamilton Square is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamilton Square?
46.4% of adults in Hamilton Square 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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