Hampden, ME

Living in Hampden

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 20
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 54
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Schools 55
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Residents

4.1k Population +13 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$88k Median Household Income +$665 (2010–19)
99% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K21%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector55%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office25%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$210k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$836 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
81% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene73%
LP gas17%
Utility gas4%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hampden

United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8

Property Crime in Hampden

United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 3 19
Feb 20 3 16
Mar 29 3 14
Apr 42 4 4
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 66 3 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 46 4 0
Nov 36 4 3
Dec 24 4 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hampden

Inland Flooding36
Tornado5
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hampden, ME

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Hampden Academy
0 miles, SW
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Private Schools

Private Schools near Hampden, ME

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Stillwater Academy
5 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Hampden, ME

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Husson University
6 miles, NE
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University of Maine
13 miles, NE
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Unity College
26 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hampden, ME

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St Joseph Hospital
6 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Hampden, ME

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Manchester Airport
180 miles, SW