Living in Hamilton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamilton · Census data 2020–2024
Hamilton has 243 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $41,875 (42% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $69,300.
Hamilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hamilton at a glance
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 61.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $41,875State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $69,300State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Hamilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hamilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamilton the median home value is $69,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Hamilton median household income
The median household income in Hamilton is $41,875 and the income per person is $26,727. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Hamilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 170
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.15
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hamilton has many vacation and second homes.
Hamilton demographics
- Population
- 243
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 40.3%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamilton ›
Education in Hamilton
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamilton
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Hamilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 243 | $41,875 | $69,300 | — |
| Oak City | 353 | $61,091 | $96,100 | $975 |
| Everetts | 193 | $45,227 | $85,000 | $819 |
| Robersonville | 1,220 | $43,523 | $94,500 | $572 |
| Williamston | 5,112 | $38,738 | $107,100 | $684 |
| Parmele | 374 | $36,136 | $85,200 | $1,063 |
| Lewiston Woodville | 447 | $41,375 | $53,400 | $542 |
| Hobgood | 207 | $78,250 | $73,500 | — |
| Bear Grass | 133 | $77,679 | $131,800 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Hamilton, NC?
The median household income in Hamilton is $41,875, 42% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $69,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Hamilton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Hamilton?
The median age in Hamilton is 61.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hamilton?
The average commute to work in Hamilton is 31 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton?
The unemployment rate in Hamilton is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamilton?
16.4% 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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