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Hamilton, Virginia

Hamilton, Virginia, in Loudoun county, is 20 miles NW of Reston, Virginia (center to center) and 38 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. There are 562 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Hamilton

In Hamilton, about 63% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Hamilton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamilton had a median family income of $73,333. Most of the residents of Hamilton tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Hamilton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Hamilton prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Hamilton folks tended to give their money ($3,420) to George W. Bush 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 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, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHamilton Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHamilton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hamilton College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hamilton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hamilton Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hamilton Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hamilton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Hamilton, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity62
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built31
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents12
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