What are the schools like in Lake Hamilton, FL?

School district data for Lake Hamilton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lake Hamilton?

The median household income in Lake Hamilton, FL is $47,692 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Lake Hamilton, FL?

Lake Hamilton has an average high temperature of 73.0°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches.

Lake Hamilton, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lake Hamilton, FL affordable or expensive?

Lake Hamilton's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Hamilton is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,800 and the median rent is $1,142 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Hamilton, FL?

Lake Hamilton has a violent crime rate of 119.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2268.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Hamilton, FL a Good Place to Live?

Lake Hamilton is a small town of 1,613 in Florida, with a median household income of $47,692 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake Hamilton stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Hamilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake Hamilton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.4

Lake Hamilton's overall cost of living index is 99.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Hamilton costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Hamilton, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,142	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,692	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lake Hamilton's violent crime rate is 119.4 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

119.4 /100k

Property Crime

2268.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Hamilton, FL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Hamilton sees average highs of 73.0°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lake Hamilton, FL
Average High — January	73.0°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lake Hamilton, FL	National Avg
Population	1,613	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.5%	18.9%
Asian	11.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dundee, FL 3 mi Waverly, FL 4 mi Haines City, FL 4 mi Grenelefe, FL 5 mi Cypress Gardens, FL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Lake Hamilton

Lake Hamilton, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33851

Lake Hamilton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Hamilton, FL affordable or expensive?

Lake Hamilton's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake Hamilton roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,800 and median rent is $1,142/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Hamilton, FL?

Lake Hamilton's violent crime rate is 119.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2268.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Hamilton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lake Hamilton, FL a good place to live?

Lake Hamilton, FL has a population of 1,613, a median household income of $47,692, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lake Hamilton?

Lake Hamilton averages 73.0°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lake Hamilton?

Lake Hamilton, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33851.

What is the population of Lake Hamilton?

The population of Lake Hamilton, Florida is 1,613 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Hamilton?

Key numbers for living in Lake Hamilton: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $177,800, median household income $47,692, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Hamilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.