Hamilton, OH vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 25.3 min). Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $52,995). Hamilton leads in crime level (8.6 vs 12.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hamilton, OH | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#994) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 62,997 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,935 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $52,995 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Hamilton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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