Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Hampstead is a small city in Maryland with a population of 6,311. Residents earn $96,802 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hampstead receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Hampstead offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hampstead is $96,802, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Hampstead is $305,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,229 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hampstead is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,038 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hampstead experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 34.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,802 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,491 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,366 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,280 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 23,271 |
| County GDP | $73,114M |
| Restaurants | 1,782 |
| Healthcare | 3,010 |
| Retail | 2,491 |
| Manufacturing | 404 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,448 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
| Census Median | $305,400 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $432,197 |
| Median List Price | $247,499 |
| Median List Price | $247,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $201 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.6% |
| Price Drops | 5.9% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,229 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,448 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,667/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,010 |
| Total Violent | 78.6/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 15.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 62.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,037.7/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 235.9/100K |
| Theft | 770.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 31.5/100K |
| Arson | 31.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 63 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 895 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6146°N, 76.8548°W |
| County FIPS | 24005 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,890/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 23 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,010 |
| Restaurants | 1,782 |
| Retail Stores | 2,491 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 63 |
| Avg Commute | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |