Ohio
Hamden is a small town in Ohio with a population of 720. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hamden receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hamden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hamden is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hamden is $100,200, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hamden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,313 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,482 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 213 |
| County GDP | $514M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,375 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $100,200 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,616 |
| Census Median Rent | $768 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,375 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 19,460/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 716 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1585°N, 82.5255°W |
| County FIPS | 39163 |
Winner: Republican by 58.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.6% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,309/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.6% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |