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Hamlet, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Hamlet, NC (Richmond County) — Census median home value $103,800, county listing prices up about 6.3% over the past year. Market data for Hamlet houses and the broader area.
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Hamlet, NC is in Richmond County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in Hamlet and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,000, with a median household income of $38,500. Census data puts the median value of houses in Hamlet at $103,800.
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Market overview
Hamlet housing market
Hamlet is in Richmond County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Hamlet and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$103,800
Population (Census ACS)
6,000
Median household income
$38,500
County price trend (2025)
6.32% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Hamlet market snapshot
Population
6,000
County
Richmond County
Median Household Income
$38,500
Median Home Value (city)
$103,800
Median Gross Rent
$553/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hamlet's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $103,800.
County Price Trend
Richmond County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.32% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hamlet has an estimated population of 6,000 and a median household income of $38,500, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hamlet's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Hamlet
County guide: Richmond County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Hamlet.
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Nearby communities include Dobbins Heights, East Rockingham, Rockingham, Cordova, Roberdel, Ellerbe, Hoffman, Norman.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Old Hundred (~8.1 mi), Gibson (~10.7 mi), Laurel Hill (~10.9 mi), Laurinburg (~15.9 mi), McFarlan (~15.9 mi), Deercroft (~16.4 mi), Lilesville (~16.4 mi), Morven (~16.5 mi), Scotch Meadows (~17.6 mi), Wagram (~19.6 mi), Pinebluff (~20.3 mi), Wadesboro (~21.3 mi), Foxfire (~21.7 mi), Jackson Springs (~22.8 mi), Aberdeen (~23.0 mi), Pinehurst (~24.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Hamlet data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,000
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$103,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$38,500
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$553
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.32%
Census place type
city
County
Richmond County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.27 sq mi
Census GEOID
3729160
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Hamlet
Schools
Richmond County Schools — 15 schools, 6,678 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Richmond addresses may be served by Richmond County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Hamlet FAQ
What are houses worth in Hamlet, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Hamlet at $103,800.
How much do houses cost in Hamlet, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in Hamlet, Census ACS data shows a median value of $103,800. Active listing prices in Richmond County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Hamlet, NC?
Hamlet houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Richmond County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Hamlet, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hamlet's population at approximately 6,000.
What's the median rent in Hamlet, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hamlet at approximately $553 per month.
What is the median household income in Hamlet, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hamlet at approximately $38,500.
Is the Hamlet housing market growing?
Richmond County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.32% annual change in 2025.
Is Hamlet, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hamlet's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Hamlet, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Richmond County Schools for many Hamlet addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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