The Town FilesHamilton, Georgia
City in Harris County · population 1,680 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,300
- Household income
- $92,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 34.0
Hamilton is a city of 1,680 people in Harris County, Georgia. The median home is worth $289,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 98% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 98% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 90% of Georgia towns.
How Hamilton ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hamilton is worth $289,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $92,083, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,078 a month. 68.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamilton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,078 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $92,083 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hamilton
| People | Hamilton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 12.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Hamilton
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.5°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamilton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 26, 2023 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 15, 2011.
Severe weather in Harris County since 1996
Harris County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Harris County
Harris County had 6,557 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,289 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Hamilton itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Hamilton
3 public schools with 3,119 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County High School | 9-12 | 1,679 | 16.3 |
| Harris County Carver Middle School | 7-8 | 870 | 15.3 |
| Park Elementary School | PK-4 | 570 | 13.3 |
Towns near Hamilton
- Pine Mountain, GA6.4 mi · 1,216 people · home $363,500
- Cataula, GA6.9 mi · 1,433 people · home $321,200
- Waverly Hall, GA10.2 mi · 638 people · home $158,700
- Ellerslie, GA10.4 mi · 1,053 people · home $313,000
- Antioch, GA11.8 mi · 613 people · home $409,000
- Manchester, GA15.4 mi · 3,584 people · home $135,500
- Columbus, GA17.6 mi · 206,922 people · home $193,900
- West Point, GA18.0 mi · 3,719 people · home $199,500
Hamilton questions
Is Hamilton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamilton scores better for retirees than 67% of Georgia towns and quieter than 64%. 9.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Hamilton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamilton is valued at $289,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,083, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,078 a month.
What is the weather like in Hamilton?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Hamilton get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamilton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 26, 2023. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)