At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$25,313 per capita
Home Value
$100,200
Zillow: $137,645
Median Rent
$768/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.4% smoking rate
How Hamden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hamden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hamden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hamden residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,313. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hamden is $100,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,645. Median rent is $768/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
6.6% of adults in Hamden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hamden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population720
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,309/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$25,313
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$514M
Avg Weekly Wage$840
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,200
Rent$768
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$137,645
Housing Units297
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death19,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation716 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hamden was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.