Living in Hamden, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hamden · Census data 2020–2024
Hamden has 61,045 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $98,306 (about the same as the Connecticut median), the median home value is $298,200, the median rent is $1,746/month.
Hamden at a glance
- Population
- 61,045
- Median age
- 38.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $98,306State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $298,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,746/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hamden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Connecticut median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hamden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hamden the median home value is $298,200, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,746 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,402 a month in housing costs.
Hamden median household income
The median household income in Hamden is $98,306 and the income per person is $48,272. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Hamden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,639
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.33
Hamden demographics
- Population
- 61,045
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 23,661
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hamden ›
Education in Hamden
47.8% of adults 25 and older in Hamden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hamden
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Hamden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden | 61,045 | $98,306 | $298,200 | $1,746 |
| North Haven | 24,336 | $132,689 | $393,200 | $1,720 |
| Bethany | 5,288 | $166,236 | $418,000 | — |
| Woodbridge | 9,073 | $188,750 | $588,100 | $1,808 |
| New Haven | 134,349 | $56,851 | $287,100 | $1,488 |
| Wallingford Center | 18,208 | $89,959 | $319,200 | $1,336 |
| Northford | 6,186 | $105,174 | $403,800 | $1,408 |
| Wallingford | 44,362 | $104,773 | $353,100 | $1,374 |
| Beacon Falls | 6,147 | $101,516 | $350,300 | $1,921 |
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What is the median household income in Hamden, CT?
The median household income in Hamden is $98,306, about the same as the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hamden?
The median home value in Hamden is $298,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Hamden?
The median gross rent in Hamden is $1,746 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Hamden, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Connecticut median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Hamden?
The median age in Hamden is 38.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Hamden?
The average commute to work in Hamden is 22 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamden?
The unemployment rate in Hamden is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hamden?
47.8% of adults in Hamden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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