Hamilton Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,596 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,371 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$292,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$844 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,086 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 26
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 4 5 38
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 3%

Schools

Hamilton Twp El Sch
2 miles, W 3.2 star
Pen Argyl Area HS
5 miles, S 4.1 star

Colleges

The Beauty Institute
5 miles, NE 1 star

Hospitals

St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
4 miles, NE 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
7 miles, E 3.2 star
St Luke's Warren Hospital
17 miles, S 4.1 star
Easton Hospital
17 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
21 miles, SW 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
52 miles, S 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
60 miles, SE 4.6 star