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Hampden, Massachusetts

town · Hampden County

At a glance

4,946
Population
$358,200
Median home value (all homes)
18% above U.S. median
$462,161
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,132/mo
Median rent
16% below U.S. median
$104,536
Median household income
33% above U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
95.2%
Homes with broadband
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities40% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost4% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates97.3%
College graduates36.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
state Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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