At a Glance
Median Income
$148,846
$17,975 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
16.1% smoking rate
How Hampden-Sydney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hampden-Sydney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hampden-Sydney a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampden-Sydney residents earn a median household income of $148,846 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,975. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 721 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Education
43.8% of adults in Hampden-Sydney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampden-Sydney has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,942
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density501/mi²
Male / Female82% / 18%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,846
Per Capita$17,975
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$255,171
Housing Units288
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,738/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation481 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+23.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute15 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampden-Sydney was built in 1975.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.