At a Glance
Median Income
$96,802
$50,491 per capita
Home Value
$305,400
Zillow: $432,197
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
485/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hampstead a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 3.6% (0% below 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 $432,197. 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 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 485/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,311
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,890/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,802
Per Capita$50,491
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,400
Rent$1,229
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$432,197
Housing Units2,789
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property485/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault109/100K
Burglary188/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
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