Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
29%
Hamilton
Hamilton, MT Area Guide
Experience metropolitan amenities in a mountain oasis
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Located in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, along U.S. 93 and the Bitterroot River, Hamilton is the county seat of Ravalli County. Founded by copper king Marcus Daly in the late 19th century, Hamilton is the central trade area for Bitterroot Valley’s hundreds of small farms, ranches, and orchards. Live music, local theater, and downtown offerings define Hamilton as the valley’s emerging artistic hub as well.
Home to a bustling community with a strong sense of pride, Hamilton hosts numerous community events such as the Ravalli County Fair, Bitterroot Microbrew Festival, and Daly Days. Options for outdoor recreation abound in Hamilton’s surrounding mountains and woods while tasty eateries, brewing companies, and cafes serve as cozy gathering places in Downtown Hamilton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,445
Average: $55,929
Education
1,630
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,025
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hamilton has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hamilton, MT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
552 Students
Public
Grades K-8
480 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
76 Students
Public
Grades 2-5
Public
Grades K-8
480 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
558 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bitterroot National Forest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.