Hamilton is a small town of 1,946 in Georgia, with a median household income of $86,607
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hamilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hamilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All 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: 88.8
Hamilton's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hamilton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hamilton, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$256,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$880
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,607
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hamilton's violent crime rate is 111.7 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
111.7 /100k
Property Crime
111.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hamilton is served primarily by Harris County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hamilton, GA
National Avg
School District
Harris County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hamilton sees average highs of 58.5°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 52.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Hamilton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hamilton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $256,500 and median rent is $880/month.
Hamilton's violent crime rate is 111.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 111.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hamilton are operated by Harris County.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hamilton, GA has a population of 1,946, a median household income of $86,607, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hamilton averages 58.5°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.4 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hamilton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31811.
The population of Hamilton, Georgia is 1,946 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hamilton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $256,500, median household income $86,607, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hamilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
