Living in Hampden, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampden · Census data 2020–2024
Hampden has 34,222 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $105,434 (35% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $354,900, the median rent is $1,466/month.
Hampden at a glance
- Population
- 34,222
- Median age
- 40State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $105,434State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $354,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,466/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hampden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hampden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hampden the median home value is $354,900, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,466 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,871 a month in housing costs.
Hampden median household income
The median household income in Hampden is $105,434 and the income per person is $54,581. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Hampden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,637
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.59
Hampden demographics
- Population
- 34,222
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 13,194
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampden ›
Education in Hampden
55.3% of adults 25 and older in Hampden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 24.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampden
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Hampden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden | 34,222 | $105,434 | $354,900 | $1,466 |
| East Pennsboro | 21,162 | $83,388 | $236,000 | $1,238 |
| Shiremanstown | 1,777 | $75,260 | $215,500 | $1,067 |
| Camp Hill | 8,169 | $115,761 | $316,300 | $1,287 |
| Enola | 6,534 | $72,135 | $171,700 | $1,091 |
| West Fairview | 1,208 | $76,583 | $162,300 | $1,127 |
| Mechanicsburg | 9,720 | $84,421 | $241,200 | $1,083 |
| Wormleysburg | 3,077 | $88,250 | $223,400 | $1,426 |
| Silver Spring | 20,661 | $125,102 | $388,500 | $1,611 |
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What is the median household income in Hampden, PA?
The median household income in Hampden is $105,434, 35% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hampden?
The median home value in Hampden is $354,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Hampden?
The median gross rent in Hampden is $1,466 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Hampden, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hampden?
The median age in Hampden is 40 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hampden?
The average commute to work in Hampden is 23 minutes; 22.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampden?
The unemployment rate in Hampden is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampden?
55.3% of adults in Hampden 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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