The Town FilesHamilton, Pennsylvania
Township in McKean County · population 549 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,500
- Household income
- $46,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 93 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 60.1
Hamilton is a township of 549 people in McKean County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $97,500, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 82% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 74% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Hamilton ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hamilton is worth $97,500, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $46,250, which is more affordable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns. 95.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamilton | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,500 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $46,250 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 39.2% | — |
Who lives in Hamilton
| People | Hamilton | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.1 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.2% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hamilton
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 13.2°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 92.9 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamilton since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 31, 1985 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 40 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 31, 1985.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 20, 1967.
Severe weather in McKean County since 1996
McKean County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in McKean County
McKean County had 13,930 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Hamilton itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Towns near Hamilton
- Mead, PA6.9 mi · 1,296 people · home $114,500
- Wetmore, PA8.8 mi · 1,621 people · home $138,500
- Sheffield, PA9.7 mi · 1,011 people · home $90,000
- Kane, PA9.8 mi · 3,630 people · home $73,600
- Sheffield, PA9.8 mi · 1,844 people · home $78,500
- Glade, PA10.4 mi · 2,042 people · home $182,700
- Lafayette, PA10.5 mi · 1,768 people · home $122,100
- Hamlin, PA10.5 mi · 681 people · home $105,100
Hamilton questions
Is Hamilton, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamilton scores better for retirees than 82% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 74%. 34.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.1).
How much does a house cost in Hamilton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamilton is valued at $97,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,250, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hamilton?
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 13.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 92.9 inches of snow.
Does Hamilton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamilton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 31, 1985. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)