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Hamden

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New York
  • 1 review
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B+
    Hamden is a town in New York with a population of 1,121. Hamden is in Delaware County. Living in Hamden offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Hamden and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hamden are above average.
    Population
    1,121
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $166,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $950
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%
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      Working in Hamden

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $55,556
      National
      $55,322
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      Hamden Reviews

      1 review
      When I first moved up here to Hamden from North Carolina it was a change because I was only in elementary school. But the teachers and kids there were so nice and welcoming Hamden quickly became my home
      • Sept 30 2017
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