Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Hampshire is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,351. Residents earn $107,774 per year, which is 43% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hampshire receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Hampshire offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hampshire is $107,774, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Hampshire among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hampshire is $316,200, 12% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,356 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hampshire is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 311 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.
27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Hampshire experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.2% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.8% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,774 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,677 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.76% |
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
| Census Median | $316,200 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $402,833 |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| Median List Price | $440,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $199 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 45 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,356 |
| 103% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.76% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 34.6/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 34.6/100K |
| Total Property | 311.3/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 294.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 17.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 957 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 834/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1156°N, 88.5052°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.3% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 834/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |