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Hamilton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Hamilton, Massachusetts

Hamilton, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 13 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 22 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 8,315 residents in the town.

Hamilton History

The earliest settlers arrived in the 1638. Originally, Hamilton was part of the town of Ipswich and was called ‘The Hamlet’. It was officially incorporated on June 21, 1793 and was named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, because of his importance in American history. Alexander Hamilton’s portrait was chosen as the town seal in 1903. The splendid historic houses give the town a rural New England feel, and the rich equestrian heritage is apparent by the numerous horseback riders in the area.

Hamilton and Nearby Attractions

  • Beverly Historical Society & Museum
  • Boston Athenaeum
  • Bradley Palmer State Park
  • New England Aquarium
  • Stone Zoo

Things To Do In Hamilton

There are several museums near Hamilton including, Beverly Historical Society & Museum, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Salem Witch Museum, and Wenham Museum. Popular historic sites, namely, Boston Athenaeum, Boston National Historical Park, and Buckman Tavern may be visited. Hamilton has several parks including Bradley Palmer State Park, Georgetown Rowley State Forest, Plum Island State Park, and Willowdale State Forest. Other places of interest are the Franklin Park Zoo, the Budweiser Brewery, and the New England Aquarium.

Hamilton Transportation

Bradley International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Hamilton Higher Education

Colleges near Hamilton are Endicott College, Boston University, Newbury College - Brookline, and Gordon College.

High Points

Hamilton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Hamilton College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Hamilton Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Hamilton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hamilton Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hamilton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, MA

Comparing Hamilton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men86
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Rents46
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime87

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