Hampshire, IL Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Sofia Smith Dec 2, 2025

Moving from Tampa to Hampshire next month

Hey, Median household income is $107,774, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great.

1 replies 0 upvotes moving

Leo D. Oct 20, 2025

Weekend activities in Hampshire?

Hi all, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very c...

13 replies 14 upvotes qa

Clara T. Aug 10, 2025

Commute times in Hampshire -how bad?

So, I grew up here but left for a while.

1 replies 11 upvotes jobs

Leo D. Mar 3, 2025

Things Hampshire needs to improve

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Hampshire sits at 155.6 per 100K. Rent is about $2,356/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing...

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