Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
29%
Hamilton, MT
Area Guide
Experience metropolitan amenities in a mountain oasis
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Historic
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Affordable
Tucked into the Bitterroot Valley between the Sapphire and Bitterroot mountain ranges, Hamilton carries the kind of small-town character that feels both grounded and genuinely lived-in. Founded by copper king Marcus Daly in the late 1800s, the city serves as the county seat of Ravalli County and remains the economic and civic hub for the surrounding valley. The Rocky Mountain Laboratories, a federal biomedical research facility operated by the National Institutes of Health, gives Hamilton a notable scientific presence that sets it apart from most towns its size.
Day-to-day life here moves at a comfortable pace, with a walkable downtown core, local shops, and easy access to outdoor recreation just beyond the city limits. The housing stock is a mix of older craftsman-style homes and modest single-family residences, alongside a selection of apartment communities offering more flexible living arrangements. Renters will find options ranging from garden-style communities to standalone rental homes suited to a range of needs.
Hamilton draws people who want proximity to Missoula, roughly 45 miles north, without the pace of a larger city. Whether you're drawn by the research community, the scenic surroundings, or the close-knit atmosphere of a small Montana city, Hamilton offers a way of life that's hard to replicate elsewhere.
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 June 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.