What are the schools like in Hamilton, TX?

Hamilton is served primarily by HAMILTON ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Hamilton?

The median household income in Hamilton, TX is $46,538 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Hamilton, TX?

Hamilton has an average high temperature of 58.7°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Hamilton, TX affordable or expensive?

Hamilton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hamilton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $101,200 and the median rent is $839 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hamilton, TX?

Hamilton has a violent crime rate of 314.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1083.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hamilton, TX a Good Place to Live?

Hamilton is a small town of 2,898 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,538 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Hamilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.2

Hamilton's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hamilton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hamilton, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$101,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$839	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,538	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hamilton's violent crime rate is 314.7 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

314.7 /100k

Property Crime

1083.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hamilton is served primarily by HAMILTON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hamilton, TX	National Avg
School District	HAMILTON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hamilton sees average highs of 58.7°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hamilton, TX
Average High — January	58.7°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	31.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Hamilton, TX	National Avg
Population	2,898	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lamkin, TX 12 mi Carlton, TX 15 mi Evant, TX 16 mi Cranfills Gap, TX 18 mi Gustine, TX 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Hamilton

Hamilton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76531

Hamilton vs Other Cities

Hamilton, TX vs Lamkin, TX Hamilton, TX vs Carlton, TX Hamilton, TX vs Evant, TX Hamilton, TX vs Cranfills Gap, TX Hamilton, TX vs Gustine, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton, TX affordable or expensive?

Hamilton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hamilton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $101,200 and median rent is $839/month.

What is the crime rate in Hamilton, TX?

Hamilton's violent crime rate is 314.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1083.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hamilton?

Public schools in Hamilton are operated by HAMILTON ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hamilton, TX a good place to live?

Hamilton, TX has a population of 2,898, a median household income of $46,538, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Hamilton?

Hamilton averages 58.7°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hamilton?

Hamilton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76531.

What is the population of Hamilton?

The population of Hamilton, Texas is 2,898 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hamilton?

Key numbers for living in Hamilton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $101,200, median household income $46,538, crime index 70 (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.