In Hamilton, Illinois, the median home price is $118,686; median household income is $65,746; the population is 7,916; schools rate 4.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 34.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hamilton at a glance
Population
7,916
Median Household Income
$65,746
Typical Home Value
$118,686
School District Rating
4.4
Violent Crime Rate
34.8
Avg Commute Time
26.8
About Hamilton
Hamilton has a population of 7,916. The median home value is $118,686, 60% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $65,746 (21% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are McLeansboro, Dahlgren, and Mayberry.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hamilton
12 towns, by population.
Hamilton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hamilton?
- Hamilton has a population of 7,916 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hamilton?
- The median home value in Hamilton is $118,686. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hamilton?
- Median household income in Hamilton is $65,746 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hamilton in?
- Hamilton is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Hamilton?
- Hamilton contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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