Hamilton, Massachusetts
Hamilton, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 13 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 22 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Boston area. There are 8,315 residents in Hamilton.
The People and Families of Hamilton
In Hamilton, about 63% of adults are married. When people think of Hamilton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $79,886. In Hamilton, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town.
Political Inclinations
Hamilton folks tended to give their money ($61,600) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
Crime and Safety
Both violent crime and property crime are low in Hamilton.
Hamilton Housing
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hamilton that were owner-occupied was 82%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
Commuting
In Hamilton, 87% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Hamilton use public transportation than most people elsewhere.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 8,315 | $79,886 |
| Beverly | 39,862 | $66,486 |
| Essex | 3,267 | $70,152 |
| Ipswich | 12,987 | $74,931 |
| Rowley | 5,500 | $75,527 |
| Topsfield | 6,141 | $104,475 |
| Wenham | 4,440 | $98,004 |
High Points
Hamilton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Profile of Hamilton, MA
Comparing Hamilton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size |  | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
