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Hamilton, AL

Hamilton, AL.

Population: 11,138 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hamilton, AL is $175,159 — up 0.0% over the past year. 4 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 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,159

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$175,159
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+64.2%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$177,779
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
51
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton High School, Marion County Alternative 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)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: 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
64.6 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
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
9,087
Average weekly wage
$873
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

HamiltonState medianUS median
Median home value$175,159$202,644$289,727
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?
$175,159.
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?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hamilton, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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