At a Glance
Median Income
$90,184
$43,630 per capita
Home Value
$395,900
Zillow: $488,642
Median Rent
$1,189/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.4% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampstead residents earn a median household income of $90,184 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,630. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,964 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampstead is $395,900 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $488,642. Median rent is $1,189/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
38.3% of adults in Hampstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampstead has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,129
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density451/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,184
Per Capita$43,630
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$2,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A
Home Value$395,900
Rent$1,189
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$488,642
Housing Units3,015
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation42 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampstead was built in 2002.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.