Living in Hamlin, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamlin · Census data 2020–2024
Hamlin has 4,987 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $73,314 (15% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $134,500, the median rent is $996/month.
Hamlin at a glance
- Population
- 4,987
- Median age
- 34.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $73,314State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $134,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $996/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hamlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hamlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamlin the median home value is $134,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,370 a month in housing costs.
Hamlin median household income
The median household income in Hamlin is $73,314 and the income per person is $35,107. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hamlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,129
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.40
Hamlin demographics
- Population
- 4,987
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 2,062
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamlin ›
Education in Hamlin
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Hamlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamlin
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Hamlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin | 4,987 | $73,314 | $134,500 | $996 |
| Clarkson | 4,836 | $76,368 | $193,500 | $1,081 |
| Brockport | 7,277 | $69,866 | $157,700 | $995 |
| Hilton | 5,968 | $87,377 | $190,800 | $1,262 |
| Holley | 1,927 | $64,600 | $122,600 | $816 |
| Spencerport | 3,630 | $81,029 | $188,400 | $1,047 |
| Greece | 13,943 | $65,849 | $169,300 | $1,168 |
| Churchville | 2,312 | $96,477 | $212,200 | $815 |
| Albion | 5,506 | $41,581 | $82,300 | $881 |
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What is the median household income in Hamlin, NY?
The median household income in Hamlin is $73,314, 15% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $134,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hamlin?
The median gross rent in Hamlin is $996 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Hamlin, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Hamlin?
The median age in Hamlin is 34.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hamlin?
The average commute to work in Hamlin is 27 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamlin?
The unemployment rate in Hamlin is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamlin?
22.2% 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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