Hamlin is a small town of 2,066 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,750
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hamlin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hamlin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hamlin 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: 89.8
Hamlin's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hamlin costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hamlin, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$53,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$865
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hamlin's violent crime rate is 158.0 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.0 /100k
Property Crime
579.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hamlin is served primarily by HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hamlin, TX
National Avg
School District
HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hamlin sees average highs of 57.3°F in January
and 95.6°F in July,
with 24.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.0 inches of snow per year.
Hamlin's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hamlin roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $53,600 and median rent is $865/month.
Hamlin's violent crime rate is 158.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 579.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hamlin are operated by HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hamlin, TX has a population of 2,066, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Hamlin averages 57.3°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.7 inches
with about 3.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hamlin, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79520.
The population of Hamlin, Texas is 2,066 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hamlin: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $53,600, median household income $53,750, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hamlin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
