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Hamden, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

61,045
Population
$298,200
Median home value (all homes)
2% below U.S. median
$374,153
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,746/mo
Median rent
30% above U.S. median
$98,306
Median household income
25% above U.S. median
21.8 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities19% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost20% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Quinnipiac University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates94.9%
College graduates47.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hamden EDC
Hamden Economic and Neighborhood Development Department guides and manages the Town of Hamden's economic growth and community development initiatives, fostering a thriving, inclusive economy that supports residents and attracts and retains businesses.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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