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Housing in Hamilton County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Hamilton County averages $912/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the New York median of $1,621 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hamilton County FMR Area are $1,131 for a studio, $1,146 for 1‑bedroom, $1,504 for 2‑bedroom, $1,803 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,991 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $592 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hamilton County shows a 65% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hamilton County was 5.1% in 2024, compared to New York at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
