Town
Hamden
- A-Overall Grade
- Town in Connecticut
- 113 reviews
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC+
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$226,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,343
National
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Hamden Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Hamden
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$75,392
National
$55,322Places to Work in Hamden
Hamden Reviews
113 reviews
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Hamden has it all! Great communities, exceptional schools, fabulous restaurants and shopping! Hamden is in close proximity to Yale, Quinnipiac University, SCSU, Albertus, UNH, and all they have to offer. Culture and diversity abound here, free concerts, farmers markets, antique homes and new construction! Come visit our little piece of heaven and you'll never want to leave!
I like the sense of community. I like being able to shop locally and be familiar with store and shop owners. I have pretty good relationships with my neighbors. We all look out for each other. There are times where I feel out of place if I'm going closer toward Chesire. Overall, I feel safe in the town of Hamden. There's a lot of beautiful places to go walking and just overall enjoy scenery. I also like that everything is pretty much in the same vicinity. Food stores, drug stores, restaurants, and clothing stores are all around in the same area. You don't have to travel far to purchase necessary items, such as food and gas. It's also nice that you don't have to travel far to purchase luxury items, such as clothing and jewelry. I've been in this town my entire life, and wouldn't change anything about it. I would recommend anyone moving to Connecticut to move to Hamden. It's a good place to get started and have a family here. You could also settle down if you want a quiet life.
I loved living in Hamden. There is a wide variety of things to do (restaurants/fast food/shopping/nightlife/hiking), and everything is convenient and nearby.
One thing that always fascinated me about Hamden was the diversity of homes and apartments. There's literally everything in this town. From urban-feeling apartment buildings to rural mansions on a hill in the woods, there are lots of options for housing in Hamden.
I always felt safe when I lived in this community. The police/firefighters are quick to respond to any issues, and there is a strong community feel.
I didn't have kids in school, so I wouldn't really know about the public schools.
There aren't that many jobs in Hamden and the surrounding areas, which is ultimately why I left.
One thing that always fascinated me about Hamden was the diversity of homes and apartments. There's literally everything in this town. From urban-feeling apartment buildings to rural mansions on a hill in the woods, there are lots of options for housing in Hamden.
I always felt safe when I lived in this community. The police/firefighters are quick to respond to any issues, and there is a strong community feel.
I didn't have kids in school, so I wouldn't really know about the public schools.
There aren't that many jobs in Hamden and the surrounding areas, which is ultimately why I left.