Homes for Rent in Hamilton, AL

Hamilton is a rural community that sits along the Buttahatchee River in northwest Alabama. The river provides residents with outdoor activities, and a handful of restaurants and shops are in town. The city’s location makes getting to bigger areas like Birmingham and Tupelo relatively easy. But more than anything else, says Jackie Wallace, a sales representative with Exit River City Realty, the town should be known for its welcoming nature. “I grew up there, and even though I’ve been away for 40 years, I always feel like I’m going home when I visit,” Wallace says. “The people are so sweet and kind and helpful. It’s like ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ a little version of Mayberry.” Most area homes sit on lots of a half-acre or larger. Ranch-style homes, farmhouses and custom properties are all available, typically in New Traditional or Colonial Revival style. The median sale price is around $165,000, well below the national median. Large parcels of land are also available for development, usually between $1,500 and $5,500 per acre. The community’s asphalt streets are narrow. Roads near the city center often feature sidewalks, while streets farther from downtown are more rural and are