Housing in Hamilton County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

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 $885/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Texas median of $1,403 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hamilton County FMR Area are $781 for a studio, $787 for 1‑bedroom, $1,032 for 2‑bedroom, $1,388 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,518 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $147 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hamilton County shows a 17% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hamilton County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Carlton

City
County
State
Miles
Coryell
TX
0.0
Lampasas
TX
9.2
Coryell
TX
15.9
Lampasas
TX
17.6
Coryell
TX
17.9
Coryell
TX
19.7
Coryell
TX
19.8
Coryell
TX
21.5
Coryell
TX
25.2
Lampasas
TX
27.8
Coryell
TX
27.9
Lampasas
TX
33.2
Hamilton
TX
34.6
Mills
TX
41.6
Hamilton
TX
41.6
Mills
TX
45.5
San Saba
TX
46.0
Mills
TX
46.5
San Saba
TX
47.4
Hamilton
TX
50.1
Mills
TX
50.3
Hamilton
TX
52.6
San Saba
TX
58.4
Brown
TX
61.5
Brown
TX
66.7
Brown
TX
71.1
Brown
TX
73.9
Brown
TX
74.0
Brown
TX
80.2
Brown
TX
81.6

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