Hampstead, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,311 Population 1,890/sq mi density
$96,802 Median Income $50,491 per capita
$305,400 Home Value $439,927 Zillow
$1,229 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
155 Violent Crime/100K 822 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$96,802 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$305,400 home value, $1,229/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hampstead, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,802
29% above
$50,491 per capita
Home Value
$305,400
8% above
Zillow: $439,927
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
6% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
59% below
822/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
31% above
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Hampstead Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hampstead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
129%
Home Value
108%
Rent
106%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hampstead a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hampstead residents earn a median household income of $96,802 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,491. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hampstead is $305,400 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,927. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Hampstead reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 822/100K.

Education

44.1% of adults in Hampstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hampstead has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population6,311
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,890/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,802
Per Capita$50,491
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366

Housing

A+
Home Value$305,400
Rent$1,229
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$439,927
Housing Units2,789
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent155/100K
Property822/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation895 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries23

Did You Know?

Hampstead was founded in 1888.
The median home in Hampstead was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.