Hamden town, Connecticut
Hamden town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hamden town is a geographic entity located in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 61,824. The land area covers 32.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 61,824 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 23,661 | ±640 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 25,639 | ±589 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 23,661 | ±640 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,978 | ±381 |
| Median Home Value | $298,200 | ±$8,657 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,746 | ±$50 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,306 | ±$6,924 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,272 | ±$2,265 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,126 | ±1,061 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 32,323 | ±1,018 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 61,510 (2024)
ID: 161496
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
2750 DIXWELL AVE, FL 2, HAMDEN CT 06518-3320
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Hamden | KG-06 | Hamden, CT | |
| Regular School Hamden | PK-06 | Hamden, CT | |
| Regular School Hamden | PK-06 | Hamden, CT | |
| Career and Technical School Hamden | 09-12 | Hamden, CT | |
| Regular School Hamden | 09-12 | Hamden, CT | |
| Regular School Hamden | 07-08 | Hamden, CT | |
| Regular School Hamden | PK-06 | Hamden, CT | |
| Alternative School Hamden | 05-12 | Hamden, CT | |
| Regular School Hamden | PK-06 | Hamden, CT | |
| Regular School Hamden | KG-06 | Hamden, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Quinnipiac University
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College | 2.1 mi away | 275 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT, 06518 |
2035828200
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HAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 2901 DIXWELL AVE., HAMDEN, CT, 06518 |
(203) 287-2686
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Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | 1245 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06514 |
4752346600
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BRUNDAGE COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 91 CIRCULAR AVENUE, HAMDEN, CT, 06514 |
(203) 287-2675
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Paul Mitchell the School-North Haven
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College Vocational | 3.4 mi away | 97 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT, 06473 |
8669425627
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WHITNEYVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 125 CARLETON STREET, HAMDEN, CT, 06517 |
(203) 287-2677
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Albertus Magnus College
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College | 4.5 mi away | 700 Prospect St, New Haven, CT, 06511-1189 |
2037738550
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NORTH HAVEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 17 ELM ST., NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473 |
(203) 239-5803
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Southern Connecticut State University
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College | 4.6 mi away | 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT, 06515-1355 |
2033925200
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CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 538 AMITY RD., BETHANY, CT, 06524 |
(203) 393-2103
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MT CARMEL, CT US, located 1.2 miles from Hamden town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 20.2° | 29.0° | 3.60" | — |
| February | 40.6° | 22.0° | 31.3° | 3.46" | — |
| March | 48.1° | 28.4° | 38.3° | 4.43" | — |
| April | 60.5° | 38.1° | 49.3° | 4.66" | — |
| May | 70.7° | 48.3° | 59.5° | 3.68" | — |
| June | 79.3° | 57.8° | 68.6° | 4.90" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 63.8° | 74.2° | 3.81" | — |
| August | 83.5° | 62.1° | 72.8° | 3.77" | — |
| September | 76.4° | 55.0° | 65.7° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 64.4° | 43.4° | 53.9° | 4.91" | — |
| November | 52.5° | 33.8° | 43.1° | 4.35" | — |
| December | 42.3° | 26.5° | 34.4° | 4.51" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| North Haven CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| New Haven city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Wallingford Center CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Northford CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Cheshire Village CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0917035650. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.