Hamilton, Ohio
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 10% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US places
- top 3% for walkability
- top 15% for airport distance
- bottom 8% for violent crime
Hamilton is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 63,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability and airport distance. It rates lower on comfortable days and violent crime.
Official websitehamilton-oh.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.9 in
humid 76%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 56% of US places
Home Value$141k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$947better than 46% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 64% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.15%better than 41% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 40% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.96%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment7.0%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.4 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.7 inbetter than 61% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 34% of US places
Comfortable Days61 daysbetter than 14% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.0better than 48% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 54% of US places
School Quality43.9better than 22% of US places
Violent Crime2048/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Property Crime2218/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Community
Population63,14998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3569th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9339th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2450th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)75.6%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)8.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.3%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.7%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 54% of US places
Walkability13.7/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.8%better than 52% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.79better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hamilton an affordable place to live?
- Hamilton is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 56% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hamilton?
- The median home value in Hamilton is $141k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hamilton?
- Median household income in Hamilton is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hamilton?
- Median gross rent in Hamilton is $947 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hamilton safe?
- Hamilton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2048/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 2218/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hamilton?
- Hamilton averages 76°F in July and 31°F in January, with 41.4 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hamilton?
- Public-school quality in Hamilton is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hamilton?
- The average one-way commute in Hamilton is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)