Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Hamden, CT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,880
Population
62,125
Renter Mix
39% Rent
The Land of the Sleeping Giant
Outdoors
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Scenic
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Fun-Filled
Hamden, aka the “Land of the Sleeping Giant,” is a verdant city spanning north of New Haven. This charming city is in a lush, mountainous setting where outdoor recreation abounds. For breathtaking views of the Sleeping Giant, head to its namesake park or explore the rugged terrain at West Rock Ridge and Brooksvale Park. Laid-back adventures are provided by golf courses, community parks, and Lake Whitney.
The southern half of Hamden, closest to New Haven, accounts for the busier commercial sections of town. Shopping centers, office complexes, and well-populated residential areas make up most of this side of town. The southern edges of Hamden partially contain both the Southern Connecticut State University Campus and the Albertus Magnus College, making Hamden appealing to those associated with the colleges. Renters looking for a place that offers both city life and mountain life will be drawn to Hamden.
Explore the City
Rows of homes in Hamden typically sit on lots of well manicured lawns.
Hamden has beautiful parks with creative structures.
Grab some delicious coffee and find a movie at the Best Video Film & Coffee Shop.
Embark on a stunning nature walk in the Sleeping Giant State Park.
Home styles in Hamden vary and offer a small town feel.
Hamden has homes tucked away from the surrounding big cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,801
Average: $109,335
Education
22,898
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
32,965
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hamden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hamden, CT is $1,473 for a studio, $1,875 for one bedroom, $2,316 for two bedrooms, and $2,881 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hamden has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,875/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$3,305/month
1,613 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,219/month
1,305 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,207/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hamden, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
370 Students
Public
Grades K-5
294 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
272 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
811 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,672 Students
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
619 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
113 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
42 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- P.L.A.C.E. Multicultural Children's Museum
- Sleeping Giant State Park
- Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway
- West Rock Ridge State Park
- West Rock Nature Center
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.