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Hamilton.
About
Life in Hamilton
Hamilton offers an affordable base for living in the greater Cincinnati region, with median home prices around $165,000 and monthly rents near $1,007 — substantially cheaper than its larger neighbor to the south. Keep in mind that only about 16% of residents hold a college degree, and roughly 20% live below the poverty line, so economic diversity here leans toward the lower end. The city has genuinely invested in revitalization through public art and sculpture, and there's a real cultural identity forming around that — it's not flashy, but it's genuine.
Hamilton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Foreign-Born
7.3%
Broadband Internet
88.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hamilton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hamilton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.5%), and 7.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.7%
of households
Married Couples
34.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OH
Rent, home values, and income in Hamilton
In Hamilton, home values are 23% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,761
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $303,382 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Hamilton
Unemployment in Hamilton is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hamilton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.5 min avg
How Hamilton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hamilton, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 10% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hamilton runs 10% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
294.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,332.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hamilton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Butler County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Butler County, which includes Hamilton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $446,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $236,100 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $522,100 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $193,250 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,250 |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Hail | $10,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Butler County, county-wide
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Butler County, which includes Hamilton, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
239
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Butler County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hamilton has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.4"
Annual Snowfall
9.7"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
143
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 44°F | 23°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.49" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.63" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.59" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.06" |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 2.95" |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.04" |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.16" |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.34" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hamilton
Hamilton has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Fairfield
Beckett Springs
Psychiatric · 6.7 mi away · West Chester
West Chester Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · West Chester
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hamilton
Hamilton's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Hamilton
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,656 students · in-state tuition $18,520 · 81% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
14.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,354 students · in-state tuition $7,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 837 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 28% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 645 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · 46% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
13.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 107 students · 96% graduate · median earnings $58,834 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hamilton
Hamilton has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
42 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hamilton
Hamilton Lane Branch
300 N Third St, Hamilton
Cities Near Hamilton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hamilton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hamilton FAQ
Is Hamilton, Ohio affordable?⌄
Hamilton's median rent is $1,007/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,166/year. Median home value is $165,200.
Is Hamilton, Ohio safe?⌄
Hamilton's violent crime rate was 295 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2333 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hamilton, Ohio?⌄
Hamilton has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hamilton, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Hamilton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,007/month and median household income is $55,166/year. The median home value is $165,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hamilton, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Hamilton is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from