Hamilton, NY

Hamilton, New York

Hamilton, New York, in Madison county, is 24 miles SW of Utica, New York (center to center) and 161 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village is in the Syracuse area. There are 3,509 residents in Hamilton.

The People and Families of Hamilton

In Hamilton, about 17% of adults are married. In Hamilton, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households. People in the village are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Hamilton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $68,864. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Hamilton. Lots of residents of the village prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that Hamilton is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Hamilton folks tended to give their money ($5,050) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Hamilton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hamilton that were owner-occupied was 54%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Hamilton.

Commuting

In Hamilton, 39% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Hamilton is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Hamilton Almanac

Hamilton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hamilton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hamilton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hamilton Public Libraries

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Hamilton Hospitals

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
150 BROAD STREET
(315) 824-1100
Emergency Service: Yes

Hamilton High Schools (2004)

HAMILTON JSHS
W KENDRICK AVE
315-824-2009
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 431 students.

Hamilton Colleges

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Colgate University

(List of All New York Colleges)

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