City Intelligence

Hamden, CT

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

84/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+

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 environment (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers, investors looking at rental opportunities.

Market Snapshot

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%

ZIP Code Breakdown

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 Stats

Pop: 20,849

Home Value: $291K

Hamden Area Map

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Schools Near Hamden

Schools in and around Hamden, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (2)

Green Acres Elementary School

Montowese Elementary School

Middle Schools (14)

Bear Path School

Brennan Rogers School

Church Street School

Dunbar Hill School

Hamden Middle School

Helen Street School

North Haven Middle School

Norton School

REGIONS secure Hamden

Ridge Hill School

Shepherd Glen School

Spring Glen School

The Bridge at ACES

West Woods School

High Schools (4)

Common Ground High School

Eli Whitney Technical High School

Hamden High School

North Haven High School

Private Schools (6)

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

Livability Grades

How Hamden stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA-

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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.