Hamden Town, CT

Living in Hamden Town

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 51
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 29
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 99
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Schools 56
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Residents

61k Population +689 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
61% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black24%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation4%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$225k Median Home Value -$29k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$176 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$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%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene34%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas48%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hamden Town

United States45
Connecticut25
New Haven Metro Area37
New Haven County37

Property Crime in Hamden Town

United States48
Connecticut28
New Haven Metro Area52
New Haven County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 11
Feb 30 3 9
Mar 38 4 6
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 5 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 32 4 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hamden Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hamden Town, CT

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Hamden Town, CT

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Colleges

Colleges near Hamden Town, CT

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Quinnipiac University
2 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hamden Town, CT

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Griffin Hospital
10 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Hamden Town, CT

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