Living in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampden-Sydney · Census data 2020–2024
Hampden-Sydney has 1,769 residents with a median age of 20.5. The median household income is $154,565 (66% higher than the Virginia median).
Hampden-Sydney at a glance
- Population
- 1,769
- Median age
- 20.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $154,565State: $93,170
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
Is Hampden-Sydney a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 0%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Hampden-Sydney median household income
The median household income in Hampden-Sydney is $154,565 and the income per person is $14,968. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Hampden-Sydney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 34.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.10
34.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hampden-Sydney has many vacation and second homes.
Hampden-Sydney demographics
- Population
- 1,769
- Median age
- 20.5
- Under 18
- 3.6%
- 65 and older
- 5.5%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampden-Sydney ›
Education in Hampden-Sydney
40.8% of adults 25 and older in Hampden-Sydney have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 30.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampden-Sydney
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 51.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Hampden-Sydney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney | 1,769 | $154,565 | — | — |
| Farmville | 7,774 | $40,966 | $238,900 | $859 |
| Pamplin City | 275 | $68,750 | $124,200 | $831 |
| Keysville | 988 | $31,442 | $161,100 | $696 |
| Charlotte Court House | 673 | $85,893 | $167,200 | $858 |
| Drakes Branch | 435 | $25,938 | $111,000 | $569 |
| Phenix | 418 | $73,125 | $129,200 | $758 |
| Crewe | 2,906 | $70,625 | $139,400 | $942 |
| Dillwyn | 459 | $52,794 | $150,000 | $958 |
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What is the median household income in Hampden-Sydney, VA?
The median household income in Hampden-Sydney is $154,565, 66% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Hampden-Sydney, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 0%.
What is the median age in Hampden-Sydney?
The median age in Hampden-Sydney is 20.5 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Hampden-Sydney?
The unemployment rate in Hampden-Sydney is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampden-Sydney?
40.8% of adults in Hampden-Sydney 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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