Hampden Town, MA

Living in Hampden Town

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 4
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 28
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 83
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Schools 43
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Residents

5.2k Population +52 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$92k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office26%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$283k Median Home Value +$4.1k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$788 Median Monthly Rent +$78 (2010–19)
86% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K30%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke2%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas5%
Utility gas36%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hampden Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65

Property Crime in Hampden Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 4 14
Feb 27 3 11
Mar 35 4 8
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hampden Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hampden Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hampden Town, MA

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Mill Pond School
5 miles, NW
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Mill Pond School
5 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Hampden Town, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hampden Town, MA

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Mercy Medical Ctr
10 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Hampden Town, MA

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