Hamilton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 7,526 people and two associated neighborhoods, Hamilton is the 213th largest community in Massachusetts.

Hamilton home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Hamilton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Hamilton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Hamilton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 24.60% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Hamilton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Hamilton’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Hamilton, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.23 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

In Hamilton, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Hamilton is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

If knowledge is power, Hamilton is a pretty powerful place. 67.31% of the adults in Hamilton have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Hamilton in 2022 was $60,185, which is upper middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $240,740 for a family of four.

The people who call Hamilton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hamilton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Hamilton include Irish, English, Italian, German, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Hamilton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.