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Hamilton
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Hamilton

#7 in Best Places to Live in Essex County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Hamilton is a suburb of Boston with a population of 7,617. 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
    7,617
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $589,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,356
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Hamilton Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      49
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      73.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      196
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
    More About Hamilton Residents

    Working in Hamilton

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $116,699
    National
    $69,021
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