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.
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.
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.
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.
Both violent crime and property crime are low in Hamilton.
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.
In Hamilton, 87% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Hamilton use public transportation than most people elsewhere.
| 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 |
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% | ![]() |
Comparing Hamilton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from
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| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Open space
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There's plenty of open space in this town
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Money donated by Hamilton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.
| Party | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Democratic | $96,050 |
| Republican | $12,100 |
| Independent | $1,000 |
| Candidate | Contributions |
|---|---|
| John Kerry | $61,600 |
| George W. Bush | $9,000 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Est. 2005 Population | 8,349 |
| Growth | 34 |
| Growth % | 0.4% |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,315 | 100% |
| Male | 4,090 | 49.2% |
| Female | 4,225 | 50.8% |
| Under 18 | 2,280 | 27.4% |
| 18+ | 6,035 | 72.6% |
| 65+ | 867 | 10.4% |
| Median Age | 36.5 | |
| Average Family Size | 3.22 | |
| White | 7,832 | 94.2% |
| African-American | 39 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 354 | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 14 | 0.2% |
| Other | 28 | 0.3% |
| Mixed Race | 44 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 82 | 1% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $79,886 |   |
| Population In Poverty | 409 | 5.3% |
(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)
Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.
| Ancestry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Irish | 21.9% |
| English | 19.5% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Other (often includes Hispanic and African American) | 6.7% |
| US/American | 5.2% |
| French (except Basque) | 4.9% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Scottish | 4.1% |
| Polish | 2.7% |
| Swedish | 2.6% |
| Scotch-Irish | 2.4% |
| European | 1.9% |
| Canadian | 1.7% |
| Norwegian | 1.7% |
| Russian | 1.6% |
| French Canadian | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 0.6% |
| British | 0.5% |
| Greek | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 0.3% |
| Nigerian | 0.3% |
| Czech | 0.3% |
| Armenian | 0.3% |
| Finnish | 0.3% |
| Latvian | 0.2% |
| Lebanese | 0.2% |
| Swiss | 0.2% |
| Eastern European | 0.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 0.2% |
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According to the US Postal Service, Hamilton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:
South Hamilton (01982)Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Near Medium City | 13 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) |
| Nearest Large City | 22 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| Metro Area | Boston |
| Standard Zip Codes | 01982 |
| P.O. Box Zip Codes | 01936 |
| Phone Area Codes | 978 |
| Time Zone | Eastern (-5 hours from GMT) |
| Daylight Savings | The city observes Daylight Saving Time. |
| Latitude | 42.636 |
| Longitude | -70.843 |
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
| Station | MIDDLETON |
|---|---|
| Distance | 9.2 miles |
| Jan Temp | 17 to 38 F |
| Apr Temp | 37 to 58 F |
| Jul Temp | 62 to 83 F |
| Oct Temp | 42 to 64 F |
| Annual Precip | 45.3 inches |
| Station | HAVERHILL |
|---|---|
| Distance | 14.5 miles |
| Jan Temp | 16 to 35 F |
| Apr Temp | 35 to 58 F |
| Jul Temp | 61 to 84 F |
| Oct Temp | 39 to 62 F |
| Annual Precip | 46.8 inches |
| Station | READING |
|---|---|
| Distance | 16.9 miles |
| Jan Temp | 16 to 35 F |
| Apr Temp | 35 to 58 F |
| Jul Temp | 60 to 83 F |
| Oct Temp | 39 to 62 F |
| Annual Precip | 48.3 inches |
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