The Town FilesHamilton, Ohio
City in Butler County · population 63,399 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,200
- Household income
- $55,166
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.8
Hamilton is a city of 63,399 people in Butler County, Ohio. The median home is worth $165,200, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 93% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 91% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Hamilton ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hamilton is worth $165,200, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $55,166, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,007 a month. 54.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamilton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $914 |
| Median household income | $55,166 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 54.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hamilton
| People | Hamilton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Hamilton
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamilton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1990 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 163,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,277 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Hamilton itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Hamilton
24 public schools with 14,403 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | 9-12 | 2,524 | 20.2 |
| D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center | 6-12 | 921 | 4.3 |
| Ross High School | 9-12 | 903 | 23.8 |
| Garfield Middle School | 7-8 | 785 | 15.4 |
| Ridgeway Elementary School | PK-6 | 701 | 17.5 |
| Highland Elementary School | PK-6 | 688 | 17.2 |
| Ross Middle School | 6-8 | 676 | 21.1 |
| Riverview Elementary School | PK-6 | 648 | 17.1 |
| Fairfield East Elementary School | PK-5 | 640 | 17.3 |
| Linden Elementary School | PK-6 | 632 | 17.1 |
| Fairfield North Elementary School | K-5 | 623 | 20.1 |
| Fairwood Elementary School | PK-6 | 618 | 18.2 |
Towns near Hamilton
- Fairfield, OH4.5 mi · 44,907 people · home $234,500
- Pleasant Run Farm, OH6.5 mi · 4,779 people · home $229,400
- Pleasant Run, OH7.0 mi · 4,861 people · home $171,000
- Ross, OH7.5 mi · 3,478 people · home $243,000
- Beckett Ridge, OH7.6 mi · 9,192 people · home $327,400
- Forest Park, OH7.8 mi · 20,189 people · home $190,400
- Trenton, OH7.9 mi · 13,021 people · home $234,900
- Mount Healthy Heights, OH8.5 mi · 2,918 people · home $145,900
Hamilton questions
Is Hamilton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamilton scores better for retirees than 5% of Ohio towns and quieter than 5%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Hamilton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamilton is valued at $165,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,166, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,007 a month.
What is the weather like in Hamilton?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 12.3 inches of snow.
Does Hamilton get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamilton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1990. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)