The Town FilesHamshire, Texas
Community in Jefferson County · population 962 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,600
- Household income
- $102,800
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 30.8
Hamshire is a community of 962 people in Jefferson County, Texas. The median home is worth $202,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more seaside character than 96% of Texas towns, easier by car than 93% of Texas towns, better for families than 92% of Texas towns.
How Hamshire ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hamshire is worth $202,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $102,800, which is more affordable than 80% of Texas towns. 92.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamshire | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $102,800 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 92.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hamshire
| People | Hamshire | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Hamshire
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 42.2°F. About 61.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 12 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamshire since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 28, 2024 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 9, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4572: Hurricane Laura |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 124,861 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,970 a year. Unemployment was 6.3% in 2023; in Hamshire itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Hamshire
1 public school with 620 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMSHIRE-FANNETT H S | 9-12 | 620 | 14.1 |
Towns near Hamshire
- Winnie, TX4.5 mi · 3,162 people · home $166,500
- Stowell, TX5.9 mi · 1,743 people · home $121,600
- Fannett, TX6.8 mi · 2,363 people · home $230,900
- China, TX13.6 mi · 1,260 people · home $186,500
- Beauxart Gardens, TX18.5 mi · 1,064 people · home $171,600
- Beaumont, TX19.1 mi · 115,282 people · home $166,400
- Central Gardens, TX20.1 mi · 4,373 people · home $216,700
- Sour Lake, TX20.2 mi · 1,773 people · home $173,800
Hamshire questions
Is Hamshire, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamshire scores better for retirees than 50% of Texas towns and quieter than 89%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.8).
How much does a house cost in Hamshire?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamshire is valued at $202,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,800, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hamshire?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 42.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Hamshire get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamshire since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 28, 2024. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)