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Hamilton

#2 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
  • 12 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Hamilton is a suburb of Boston with a population of 8,020. Hamilton is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Hamilton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hamilton there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hamilton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hamilton are highly rated.
    About Hamilton...
    Population
    8,020
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $552,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,162
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      12.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      49.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      235.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      37.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%
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    Working in Hamilton

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $133,333
    National
    $55,322
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    Hamilton Reviews

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    Hamilton is beautiful horse farm land, is within 20 minutes of 4-5 different beaches and is quiet and peaceful, yet within a 45-50 minute drive from downtown Boston. A perfect living and vacation spot all year round!
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    Hamilton is a genuine community! People here help each other and are always willing to provide other with helpful advice and tip on how to navigate the town better.
    I love Hamilton. The schools are great and there is an awesome community theatre. There is also a great veterinarian’s office and lots of great restaurants and parks and hiking trails.
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