Living in Hamilton College, New York

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

Hamilton College has 2,058 residents with a median age of 20. .

Hamilton College at a glance

Population
2,058
Median age
20State: 39.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
Average commute
13 min

Is Hamilton College a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 0%.

Cons: Unemployment of 6.6%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Hamilton College: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
0
Owner-occupied
—
Renter-occupied
—
Vacant
—Includes seasonal homes

Hamilton College demographics

Population
2,058
Median age
20
Under 18
0.2%
65 and older
0.1%
Households
0
Foreign-born
14.3%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White69.1%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black6.9%
Asian10.1%

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

Education in Hamilton College

66.7% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton College have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 66.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hamilton College66.7%
New York40.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hamilton College

Unemployment rate
6.6%State: 6.4%
Average commute
13 minState: 33 min
Work from home
20.7%
Drive alone
13.3%
Public transit
6.8%
Walk to work
54.5%
Homes with broadband
—

Hamilton College vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hamilton College2,058———
Clinton1,813$88,182$310,100$1,095
Clark Mills1,591$96,354—$1,532
New Hartford1,989$82,717$224,400$1,582
Washington Mills2,112$134,397$231,300$1,149
New York Mills3,856$57,578$207,700$909
Vernon1,238$63,988$184,300$921
Chadwicks791$75,960$117,400$907
Whitesboro3,633$45,934$160,700$924

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Living in Hamilton College: FAQ

Is Hamilton College, NY a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 0%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.6%.

What is the median age in Hamilton College?

The median age in Hamilton College is 20 years (New York: 39.8).

How long is the commute in Hamilton College?

The average commute to work in Hamilton College is 13 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton College?

The unemployment rate in Hamilton College is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hamilton College?

66.7% of adults in Hamilton College 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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