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Hamlin, TX

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Population
1,876
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,721 ft
Median Home Value
$73,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$858/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,625
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Hamlin

Hamlin is a quiet, close-knit farming community sitting roughly 45 minutes northwest of Abilene in West Texas. With around 1,800 residents spread across the Jones and Fisher county line, the town offers plenty of open space, affordable living, and a classic small-town pace. It is peaceful, easy to navigate, and close enough to Abilene for convenient shopping trips or a daily commute.

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Local pride centers heavily around the schools, home to the Hamlin Pied Pipers and one of the most unique high school mascots in Texas. The Hamlin Collegiate Independent School District is a big draw for families, giving students opportunities to earn college credits, associate degrees, or career certifications before graduation. Between Friday night football, friendly neighbors, and wide-open skies, Hamlin offers a warm, grounded place to put down roots.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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