Living in Hamlin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamlin · Census data 2020–2024
Hamlin has 780 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $51,000 (35% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $105,100, the median rent is $525/month.
Hamlin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hamlin at a glance
- Population
- 780
- Median age
- 54State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $51,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $105,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $525/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hamlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
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 $105,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,208 a month in housing costs.
Hamlin median household income
The median household income in Hamlin is $51,000 and the income per person is $24,497. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Hamlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 456
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.48
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hamlin has many vacation and second homes.
Hamlin demographics
- Population
- 780
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 35.5%
- Households
- 314
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamlin ›
Education in Hamlin
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Hamlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamlin
- Unemployment rate
- 0.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Hamlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin | 780 | $51,000 | $105,100 | $525 |
| Mount Jewett | 674 | $53,125 | $76,300 | $650 |
| Kane | 3,537 | $52,353 | $73,600 | $841 |
| Wetmore | 1,838 | $82,988 | $138,500 | $872 |
| Lafayette | 1,852 | $66,700 | $122,100 | $681 |
| James City | 174 | $65,789 | $55,800 | $1,000 |
| Wilcox | 323 | $57,500 | $61,800 | $792 |
| Jones | 1,430 | $67,500 | $132,600 | $648 |
| Hamilton | 432 | $46,250 | $97,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hamlin, PA?
The median household income in Hamlin is $51,000, 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $105,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Hamlin?
The median gross rent in Hamlin is $525 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Hamlin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.3%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Hamlin?
The median age in Hamlin is 54 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hamlin?
The average commute to work in Hamlin is 25 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamlin?
The unemployment rate in Hamlin is 0.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamlin?
13.3% 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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