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Hamilton County
  • County in Tennessee
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Hamilton County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade C+
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Hamilton County is located in Tennessee with a population of 363,790. Hamilton County is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. In Hamilton County, most residents own their homes. In Hamilton County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hamilton County and residents tend to lean conservative.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $210,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $966
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Hamilton County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      660.4
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      12.9
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      56.5
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      145.3
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      755.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,706.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      609.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      national  11%

    Working in Hamilton County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,050
    National
    $69,021

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