Hamilton 81 Exceptional
Hamilton Livability #44 ranked city in Virginia#1,098 ranked city in the USARanks better than 96% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Hamilton

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

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      Hamilton transportation information

      Statistic Hamilton Virginia National
      Average one way commute34min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.9%77.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.0%9.5%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.8%4.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home14.4%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Hamilton, VA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).