Hamilton, OH vs Niagara Falls, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Hamilton leads in crime level (8.6 vs 13.7). Niagara Falls leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 25.3 min). Niagara Falls leads in walk score (51 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Niagara Falls, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 78.8 (#160) |
| Population | 62,997 | 47,599 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $175,991 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $45,932 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | R+14.9 |
C-
71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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