Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Hampshire, IL
Area Guide
A charming suburban reprieve surrounded by pristine countryside
Rural
•
Quiet
•
Affordable
Among the sprawling farmland of Illinois sits Hampshire, a family-friendly village made up of tree-lined streets and modern rentals. Along State Route 72 you’ll find recognizable chain restaurants and big-box stores, and there is a community park off Centennial Drive where kids can play and dogs can run free.
Outside Hampshire’s quiet atmosphere, Sycamore, Huntley, and Rockford all provide accessible escapes that are full of big-city conveniences and attractions. Hampshire has remained an affordable rental market, so no matter your budget you can find a home here.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,971
Average: $123,544
Education
2,199
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,900
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hampshire has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hampshire, IL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Gary D Wright Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
706 Students
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
821 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,979 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hampshire Forest Preserve
- Rutland Forest Preserve
- Burnidge Forest Preserve
- Coral Woods Conservation Area
- Illinois Railway Museum
Airports
- Chicago/Rockford International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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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 February 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.