Salem & the North Shore · Town guide
Living in Hamilton, MA.
A rural, horse-country town with farms, conservation land, a commuter rail station shared with Wenham, and a regional school district with Wenham.
Hamilton at a glance
- Median single-family
- $850,000
- ▼ 10.3% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $806,250
- ▲ 11.2% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 27
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 102.8%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $15.04
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 7,670
- 2024 Census estimate, +1.4% since 2020
- To Boston
- 22 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- Commuter rail
Hamilton market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $850,000 | $806,250 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 10.3% | ▲ 11.2% |
| Sales closed | 47 | 4 |
| Median days on market | 27 | 75 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 102.8% | 92.0% |
| For sale at month end | 17 | 1 |
| Months of supply | 2.6 | 0.7 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Hamilton Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Hamilton compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | $850,000 ▼ 10.3% | $806,250 | 27 | $15.04 |
| Ipswich | $897,500 ▼ 3.8% | $675,000 | 59 | $10.78 |
| Wenham | $1,302,500 ▲ 23.9% | $1,460,000 | 58 | $15.99 |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea | $1,877,500 ▲ 42.0% | $830,000 | 72 | $8.70 |
| Beverly | $834,500 ▲ 10.7% | $495,000 | 30 | $10.81 |
| Danvers | $747,000 ▲ 3.4% | $520,000 | 23 | $10.65 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Hamilton.
What is it like to live in Hamilton?
Hamilton is open, green, and rural in feel: farms, riding trails, and conservation land, with a small center at South Hamilton near the train. Its equestrian history is still visible in the landscape.
It suits buyers who want land and quiet more than walkability, and who are comfortable with a smaller local commercial scene.
What are Hamilton's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| South Hamilton | The town's center, near the Hamilton/Wenham station | Being close to the train and shops |
| Outlying rural roads | Larger lots, farms, and horse properties | Land and privacy |
What does housing look like in Hamilton?
Hamilton is mostly single-family on larger lots, with antique homes, colonials, and some horse properties. Condo options are limited. Many homes use private septic systems.
How is the commute from Hamilton to Boston?
The Hamilton/Wenham station is on the MBTA's Newburyport/Rockport Line into North Station. By car, Route 1A and Route 128 are the main routes.
Where do people spend time in Hamilton?
- Appleton Farms, one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country (Trustees)
- Bradley Palmer State Park, on the Hamilton/Topsfield line
- The Myopia Hunt Club's polo and equestrian tradition
What should buyers and sellers know about Hamilton?
- Septic systems are common. Title 5 inspections are part of selling a home with septic in Massachusetts.
- Hamilton's residential tax rate is higher than many North Shore towns. Use the calculator on this page.
- Rural properties can include barns, wells, and land that need their own inspections.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Hamilton have a train station?
Yes, the Hamilton/Wenham station on the MBTA's Newburyport/Rockport Line.
Are Hamilton and Wenham in the same school district?
Yes. They share the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District.
MBTA stations in Hamilton
- Commuter rail: Hamilton/Wenham (Newburyport/Rockport Line)
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Hamilton home cost per month?
Pre-filled with Hamilton's median single-family price and its FY2026 tax rate. Change anything. This is an estimate for planning, not a loan quote.
How I help in Hamilton
Three ways to start.
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What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.
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Multifamily & investingQuick answers about Hamilton.
What is the median home price in Hamilton, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Hamilton was $850,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $947,500 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $806,250. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Hamilton?
Single-family homes that sold in Hamilton during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 27 days on market and sold for 102.8% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Hamilton, MA?
Hamilton's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $15.04 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $12,780 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there public transit from Hamilton to Boston?
Yes. MBTA service in Hamilton: commuter rail: Hamilton/Wenham (Newburyport/Rockport Line). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.
MLS listings
Hamilton homes for sale right now.
Active and coming-soon listings in Hamilton, through my Ruuster home search. Save a search to hear about new ones as they come on.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.