Cost of Living in Hamilton
Scotland
Town
South Lanarkshire, ScotlandPopulation: 54,000
Average House Price
£204.4k
-30% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£41,310
+6% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£939/mo
-22% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,472Band D / yr
Energy£148/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£34.00/ mo
Bus Pass£67.74/ mo
House Prices in Hamilton
+2.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£204,370
Detached£331,700
Semi-detached£203,300
Terraced£165,850
Flat / Apartment£123,050
House prices in Hamilton have increased by +2.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Hamilton
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£41,310
Mean£46,410
Median hourly rate£19.89/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£28,254
Upper quartile (75th)£54,570
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+5.8%
£2,271 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Hamilton
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Hamilton each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £939 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £123 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £148 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £34.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £175 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £262 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £142 |
| Estimated Total | £1,858 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Hamilton
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£67.74
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.35
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£175
Compare Hamilton with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Hamilton
- What is the average house price in Hamilton?
- The average house price in Hamilton is £204,370, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £331,700, while flats and apartments average £123,050. Prices have risen by +2.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Hamilton?
- The median annual salary in Hamilton is £41,310, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £2,271 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £28,254 (lower quartile) to £54,570 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Hamilton?
- Average monthly rent in Hamilton is £939 per month. Rents have increased by +0.6% over the past year.
- Is Hamilton an affordable place to live?
- Hamilton is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £939, while the median annual salary is £41,310 (approximately £3,443 per month before tax).
- How does Hamilton compare to London?
- The average house price in Hamilton is £204,370, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Hamilton costs around 37% of London prices, making it £346,630 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £939 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Hamilton?
- House prices in Hamilton are currently rising, with a +2.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £204,370 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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