Living in Hamilton, North Dakota

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

Hamilton has 39 residents with a median age of 57.9. The median household income is $83,750 (9% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $46,300.

Hamilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Hamilton at a glance

Population
39
Median age
57.9State: 35.9
Median household income
$83,750State: $76,657
Median home value
$46,300State: $249,900
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
Average commute
19 min

Is Hamilton a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 81% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Hamilton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamilton the median home value is $46,300, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $571 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hamilton$46,300
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Hamilton median household income

The median household income in Hamilton is $83,750 and the income per person is $42,710. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Hamilton$83,750
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Hamilton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
28
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
28.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1950
Average household size
1.95

Hamilton demographics

Population
39
Median age
57.9
Under 18
17.9%
65 and older
20.5%
Households
20
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Hamilton

9.4% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hamilton9.4%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hamilton

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
19 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
65.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
34.6%
Homes with broadband
75%

Hamilton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hamilton39$83,750$46,300—
Cavalier1,426$60,449$170,400$800
Neche398$82,500$92,500—
St. Thomas306$72,500$79,300$825
Pembina625$101,875$136,200$718
Hoople228$79,250$100,000$725
Mountain100$52,500$99,000—
Drayton763$70,250$107,500$495
Walhalla865$34,107$93,000$630

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Living in Hamilton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hamilton, ND?

The median household income in Hamilton is $83,750, 9% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (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 $46,300, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Hamilton, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 81% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.

What is the median age in Hamilton?

The median age in Hamilton is 57.9 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Hamilton?

The average commute to work in Hamilton is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton?

The unemployment rate in Hamilton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hamilton?

9.4% 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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