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Hamilton, IL

Hamilton, IL.

Population: 3,433 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hamilton, IL is $117,855 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,000 after a median 109 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$117,855

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

109

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$117,855
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+3.9%
10-year appreciation
+14.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$120,861
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median list price
$86,500
Median price per sqft
$84
1-year sale-price change
-9.7%
Median days on market
109 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
-2.5%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Hamilton High School, Hamilton Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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)

Annual precipitation
41.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,500
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,210

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Philadelphia National Historic Site (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Sullivan Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,467
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,122
Average weekly wage
$892
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

HamiltonState medianUS median
Median home value$117,855$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$125,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market109 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,467$2,696$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, IL?
$117,855.
What is the median sale price in Hamilton, IL?
$125,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hamilton, IL?
Median days on market: 109 days.
What is typical rent in Hamilton, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hamilton, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is Hamilton, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Hamilton, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hamilton, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hamilton, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hamilton, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hamilton, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hamilton, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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