Cost of Living in Hamilton, MA
Population 7,571 · Massachusetts · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Hamilton's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $688,000 for a typical home, 125% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $126,331 that put it in the upper third of the state. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Hamilton sits roughly 12 miles northeast of Lynn. Median home values run roughly 45% higher than Lynn's $473,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Hamilton
The median home value in Hamilton is $687,600 — 125% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,746/month, 33% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $126,331/year is 69% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Massachusetts's top state income tax rate is 9.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 59.4°F and lows of 40.9°F. Overall, Hamilton has a cost of living index of 188 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 88% more expensive.
Hamilton has limited residential data
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 35 | 38 | 45 | 58 | 69 | 77 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 62 | 51 | 40 |
| Low °F | 19 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 63 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 25 |
| Precip" | 2.86 | 2.44 | 3.42 | 3.60 | 3.39 | 3.99 | 3.48 | 3.04 | 3.75 | 4.10 | 3.52 | 3.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hamilton, MA?
Hamilton has a cost index of 188 (100 = national average). It is 88% above the national average.
What is average rent in Hamilton, MA?
The median gross rent in Hamilton is $1,746 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hamilton?
The median home value in Hamilton is $687,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Hamilton?
The median household income in Hamilton is $126,331 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hamilton, MA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hamilton is 6.3%. The Massachusetts state income tax top rate is 9.0%.
Is Hamilton, MA affordable?
Hamilton is above average in cost of living, with an index of 188 — about 88% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Hamilton?
Hamilton has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Hamilton at a Glance
- Population
- 7,571
- Median Income
- $126,331
- Home Value
- $687,600
- Median Rent
- $1,746/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.3%
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