Hamden is a small town of 679 in Ohio, with a median household income of $47,171
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hamden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hamden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hamden 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: 87.9
Hamden's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hamden costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hamden, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,171
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hamden's violent crime rate is 183.4 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
183.4 /100k
Property Crime
886.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hamden is served primarily by Vinton County Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hamden, OH
National Avg
School District
Vinton County Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hamden sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 81.7°F in July,
with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.4 inches of snow per year.
Hamden's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hamden roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,800 and median rent is $738/month.
Hamden's violent crime rate is 183.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 886.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hamden are operated by Vinton County Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hamden, OH has a population of 679, a median household income of $47,171, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hamden averages 37.0°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches
with about 23.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hamden, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45634.
The population of Hamden, Ohio is 679 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hamden: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,800, median household income $47,171, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hamden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
