At a Glance
Median Income
$101,417
$50,341 per capita
Home Value
$270,100
Zillow: $338,591
Median Rent
$985/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
14/100K
707/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Hampden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hampden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hampden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampden residents earn a median household income of $101,417 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,341. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,980 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampden is $270,100 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,591. Median rent is $985/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Hampden reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 707/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.4% of adults in Hampden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampden has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population4,937
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density450/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,417
Per Capita$50,341
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,100
Rent$985
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$338,591
Housing Units1,852
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent14/100K
Property707/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary82/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation113 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampden was built in 1980.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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