Living in Hamler, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamler · Census data 2020–2024
Hamler has 630 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $62,917 (12% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $115,400, the median rent is $853/month.
Hamler is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hamler at a glance
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 36.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $62,917State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $115,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $853/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hamler a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hamler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamler the median home value is $115,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,280 a month in housing costs.
Hamler median household income
The median household income in Hamler is $62,917 and the income per person is $29,334. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Hamler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 283
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.73
Hamler demographics
- Population
- 630
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamler ›
Education in Hamler
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Hamler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamler
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Hamler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamler | 630 | $62,917 | $115,400 | $853 |
| Holgate | 1,012 | $50,690 | $100,800 | $684 |
| Malinta | 324 | $65,625 | $131,300 | $938 |
| Deshler | 1,728 | $63,750 | $112,500 | $820 |
| West Leipsic | 216 | $61,458 | $96,900 | $839 |
| Leipsic | 2,033 | $67,946 | $110,700 | $1,125 |
| Miller City | 186 | $84,375 | $157,300 | — |
| Custar | 232 | $48,393 | $93,300 | $1,321 |
| Florida | 247 | $66,944 | $79,500 | $1,259 |
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What is the median household income in Hamler, OH?
The median household income in Hamler is $62,917, 12% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hamler?
The median home value in Hamler is $115,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Hamler?
The median gross rent in Hamler is $853 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Hamler, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Hamler?
The median age in Hamler is 36.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Hamler?
The average commute to work in Hamler is 26 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamler?
The unemployment rate in Hamler is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamler?
12.2% of adults in Hamler 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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