Hamilton Hills | |
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 Sign for Baltimore's Hamilton Hills neighborhood that says "Hamilton Hills" (2021) | |
  Hamilton Hills Location within Baltimore  Hamilton Hills Location within Maryland  Hamilton Hills Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′06″N 76°33′39″W / 39.3518°N 76.5609°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| City |  Baltimore |
| City Council | District 3 |
| Named for | Captain Hamilton Caughey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 250–365 ft (76–111 m) |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2020) | 9,649 |
| • Density | 8,464/sq mi (3,268/km2) |
| Race and Ethnicity | |
| • Black | 72.2% (2020) |
| • White | 19.8% |
| • Some other race | 3.4% |
| • Two or more races | 4.2% |
| • Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
| Economics | |
| • Median income | $57,100 (2019) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 21214, 21234, 21239 |
| Area Codes | 410, 443, 667 |
Hamilton Hills is a mixed-use suburban neighborhood located in the northeastern corner of Baltimore, Maryland. Hamilton Hills represents a section of Hamilton, a larger historic area that includes other neighborhoods in Northeast Baltimore. The neighborhood's borders are Old Harford Road and Harford Road to the east, Echodale Avenue to the south, Perring Parkway to the west and the Baltimore County line to the north. The main thoroughfare in Hamilton Hills is Harford Road, which has been an integral part of the area's history.
The larger Hamilton area was sparsely populated until the late 18th century, the period when Harford Road was built. Hamilton began as a small, rural village surrounded by farmland during the 19th century. The land that became Hamilton Hills was a part of Baltimore County until 1918, when Baltimore City annexed it. Real estate developers arrived in the 20th century to build houses, and entrepreneurs formed a main street corridor on Harford Road. The Hamilton area was described throughout the 20th century as a desirable, family-oriented suburb in Baltimore. The community has experienced White flight and been challenged by urban decay since the end of World War II. Residents in the 21st century have attempted to revive and protect Harford Road's main street economy as well as the reputation of the Hamilton area. Hamilton Hills was formalized in 2003 when the neighborhood association renamed the neighborhood.
Hamilton Hills' population in the 21st century has remained relatively stable compared to Baltimore's overall population decline. As of 2020, Hamilton Hills was the 5th largest neighborhood in the city by total population. Compared to Baltimore as a whole, median household incomes among Hamilton Hills residents in the 2010s were higher, life expectancy was longer, crime was lower, and voter participation was higher. Hamilton Hills residents have been more likely to graduate high school than all Baltimoreans but less likely to complete college.
Hamilton Hills is represented within the Baltimore City Council's 3rd District. Elementary and middle school students are zoned into three public schools, and the neighborhood is served by three post offices and a public library branch. It has two urban green spaces, one park, and a variety of cultural amenities.