Living in Hamilton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamilton · Census data 2020–2024
Hamilton has 252 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $67,500 (31% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $237,000.
Hamilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hamilton at a glance
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 46.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $67,500State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $237,000State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hamilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
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 $237,000, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,827 a month in housing costs.
Hamilton median household income
The median household income in Hamilton is $67,500 and the income per person is $36,914. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Hamilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.94
Hamilton demographics
- Population
- 252
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamilton ›
Education in Hamilton
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamilton
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 96.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Hamilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 252 | $67,500 | $237,000 | — |
| Lyman | 437 | $86,875 | $384,700 | $1,179 |
| Sedro-Woolley | 12,831 | $80,885 | $441,700 | $1,525 |
| Concrete | 833 | $81,719 | $347,300 | $1,073 |
| Clear Lake | 1,093 | $71,667 | $550,500 | $731 |
| Lake Cavanaugh | 304 | $119,318 | $614,000 | — |
| Big Lake | 2,326 | $109,286 | $666,400 | $1,980 |
| Burlington | 10,003 | $80,475 | $466,400 | $1,746 |
| Mount Vernon | 35,377 | $75,777 | $472,300 | $1,405 |
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What is the median household income in Hamilton, WA?
The median household income in Hamilton is $67,500, 31% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $237,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Hamilton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Hamilton?
The median age in Hamilton is 46.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Hamilton?
The average commute to work in Hamilton is 25 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamilton?
The unemployment rate in Hamilton is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamilton?
8.4% 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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