Hampden County, MA

Living in Hampden County

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 41
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 83
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Schools 51
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Residents

468k Population +5.6k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$208k Median Home Value +$7.3k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$777 Median Monthly Rent +$149 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hampden County

United States45
Massachusetts37

Property Crime in Hampden County

United States48
Massachusetts28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 16
Feb 26 3 12
Mar 33 4 9
Apr 45 4 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 39 4 3
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hampden County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hampden County, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hampden County, MA

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Playful Minds
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Hampden County, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hampden County, MA

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Mercy Medical Ctr
2 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Hampden County, MA

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