Apartments for rent in Hamilton, NY

The small town of Hamilton, New York is home to slightly more than 4,000 people. There is no shortage of peers for young adults (15-24), who account for a greater percentage of the population here (58%) than nationally (14%), while young professionals account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 30, skew decidedly younger than most cities in New York. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 61% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $856 per month, which is $424/month less than the state average.

Hamilton has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 11% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 7% have a Bachelor's degree. Education is the most common industry in Hamilton, accounting for 22% of the population. With an average annual income of about $83,000, Hamilton workers earn about the same as their peers elsewhere in New York. Hamilton, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Hamilton's average commute time ranks as one of the best in New York at about 14 minutes, 8th-fastest in the state. Driving a vehicle is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 19% of residents, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking (12%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number is significantly greater than the national average.