What are the schools like in Hampden, ME?

Hampden is served primarily by RSU 22. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Hampden?

The median household income in Hampden, ME is $97,019 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Hampden, ME?

Hampden has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.6 inches.

Hampden, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hampden, ME affordable or expensive?

Hampden's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hampden is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $263,800 and the median rent is $969 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hampden, ME?

Hampden has a violent crime rate of 12.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 471.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hampden, ME a Good Place to Live?

Hampden is a small town of 4,466 in Maine, with a median household income of $97,019 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Hampden stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hampden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hampden city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 97.5

Hampden's overall cost of living index is 97.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hampden costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hampden, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$263,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$969	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,019	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hampden's violent crime rate is 12.4 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.4 /100k

Property Crime

471.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hampden is served primarily by RSU 22. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hampden, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 22	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hampden sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 80.4°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 74.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hampden, ME
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	80.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	74.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hampden, ME	National Avg
Population	4,466	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brewer, ME 6 mi Bangor, ME 6 mi Winterport, ME 7 mi Veazie, ME 9 mi Bucksport, ME 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Hampden

Hampden, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04444

Hampden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampden, ME affordable or expensive?

Hampden's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hampden roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $263,800 and median rent is $969/month.

What is the crime rate in Hampden, ME?

Hampden's violent crime rate is 12.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 471.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hampden?

Public schools in Hampden are operated by RSU 22. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 49.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hampden, ME a good place to live?

Hampden, ME has a population of 4,466, a median household income of $97,019, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hampden?

Hampden averages 28.1°F in January and 80.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 74.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hampden?

Hampden, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04444.

What is the population of Hampden?

The population of Hampden, Maine is 4,466 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hampden?

Key numbers for living in Hampden: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $263,800, median household income $97,019, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hampden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.