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Hamden, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Vinton County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
720 Population 1,309/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $25,313 per capita
$100,200 Home Value $134,616 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 3,848 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,200 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hamden, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$25,313 per capita
Home Value
$100,200
64% below
Zillow: $134,616
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
3,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
36%
Rent
66%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hamden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.9% (36% 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 $134,616. 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.

Safety & Crime

Hamden reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,848/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population720
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,309/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$25,313
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$514M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,200
Rent$768
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$134,616
Housing Units297
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property3,848/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death19,460/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.