Hamilton Branch, Chester, NJ
Hamilton Branch — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Hamilton Branch, Chester, New Jersey. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) licensing database.
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Hamilton Branch Neighborhood Overview
Hamilton Branch, Chester, California
Hamilton Branch is a neighborhood in Chester, California, located within the primary ZIP code 96020. The area is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, with a homeownership rate of 80.8% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 19.2%. This established residential community offers a housing market with a median home value of $264,700, where the average home size is approximately 1,350 square feet.
The local housing finance activity reflects this stable, owner-occupied market. Recent mortgage data shows 123 total home loan originations, with the vast majority being conventional loans (114 originations). There were also 7 FHA loans and 2 VA loans originated. The median gross rent in Hamilton Branch is $1,031 per month, while the median household income is $85,536, indicating a market classified in the luxury tier.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 4 neighborhoods in Chester.
Hamilton Branch Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $265K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $86K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 25.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Luxury | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 96020 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 123 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 2 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.6% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $290K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 114 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 7 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Hamilton Branch, Chester
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Hamilton Branch
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18