City Intelligence
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Hamden. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
20,849
Median Home
$291K
Median Income
$101K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 20,849, Hamden is a smaller CT city. Median household income is $101K with homes valued around $291K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers, investors looking at rental opportunities.
Key housing and market metrics for Hamden, CT. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$291K
Vacancy Rate
11.0%
Owner-Occupied
63%
Area stats for ZIP codes in Hamden, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
06518
Area StatsPop: 20,849
Home Value: $291K
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Schools in and around Hamden, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF MONTESSORI
ELIZABETH IVES SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN
HAMDEN HALL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
LAUREL OAKS ADVENTIST SCHOOL
SACRED HEART ACADEMY
ST RITA SCHOOL
How Hamden stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Hamden and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.