Hamilton, Hamilton MT — neighborhood review

Hamilton, MT

Hamilton · Ravalli County · MT 59840

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$428K

Median Price

41/100

Walk Score

5.8/10

Schools

30 min

to unknown

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
ASafety
92/100
C-Schools
58/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
DWalkability
41/100
WYLT Score65/100

Our Take

Hamilton offers a quiet, family‑friendly feel with solid schools, but the high flood risk, lack of walkability, and home price that outpaces median income make it a risky choice for many.

B.

Visiting Hamilton before you decide?

Scout the neighborhood in person — find hotels near Hamilton.

Find hotels on Booking.com →

Community Poll

Would you move to Hamilton?

Explore this neighborhood

Ready to make the move?

Compare local moving labor and truck rental help, then book movers for your move to Hamilton.

Get moving quotes on HireAHelper →

Map

Loading map…

The Good

  • Good public school system with an average rating of 5.7
  • Quiet rural environment with low noise
  • Tight-knit community feel
  • Moderate cost of living compared to larger metro areas

Real Talk

  • !High flood risk (Flood Zone AE) requires costly insurance
  • !Walk score is 0 – you need a car for almost all errands
  • !Median home price ($355,700) is roughly 5.6 times median income, making affordability a concern
  • !Limited dining, nightlife, and transit options
  • $Annual flood insurance premiums
  • $Higher vehicle maintenance and fuel costs
  • $Potential property taxes tied to higher home values

Best For

Families seeking a safe, quiet placeRetirees who prefer a low‑traffic settingRemote workers who can work from homePet owners who like open spaces

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Hamilton, MT

A

Safety grade

Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

Verify with real-time data

City-Data stats →

From Residents

🏘

Loading…

📬

Stay in the loop on Hamilton

Get one email when this report refreshes (~every 90 days). No spam.

One email per update · unsubscribe any time

Know someone considering this area? Send them this report.

wouldyoulivethere.com/report/hamilton-mt-59840