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Hamilton, AL

Hamilton, AL.

Population: 11,138 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hamilton, AL is $173,144 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,000 after a median 80 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$173,144

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,144
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+24.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.2%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$174,842
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$210,000
Median list price
$209,950
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
+17.3%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
28
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$641/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$738/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,539/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.9 : 1
Schools include
Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton High School, Hamilton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (42 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Marion County Rankin Fite Airport (HAB) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+63 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
33.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.3%
Median annual property tax
$331
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
60.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,220
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HamiltonState medianUS median
Median home value$173,144$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$210,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market80 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$331$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hamilton, AL?
$173,144.
What is the median sale price in Hamilton, AL?
$210,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hamilton, AL?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Hamilton, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hamilton, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Hamilton, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hamilton, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hamilton, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hamilton, AL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hamilton, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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