Hampden (zip 01036), MA

Living in 01036 Hampden, MA is an incredible experience. The town is small and intimate, with a population of only 4,800 people, but there's still plenty to explore and discover. From the rolling hills of nearby Chicopee Memorial State Park to the bustling streets of downtown Hampden, there's something for everyone. The area is teeming with local restaurants and shops that offer unique flavors and experiences. Schools such as Smith College and Springfield Technical Community College are also conveniently located in the area, making it a great place to learn and grow. Overall, living in 01036 Hampden is a wonderful community with something for everyone! Mid-sized city - Southwest Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River, 6 miles north of the Connecticut border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Hampden County
Metro Area: Springfield Metro Area
City: No City

Zip Codes: Hampden (zip 01036)
Cost of Living: -3.8% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 179 ft above sea level

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What Bert Has To Say About Springfield Metro Area

Springfield, once a major center of industrial innovation, is the state’s third-largest city and a regional health, retail and financial center. Locals are credited with development of the Springfield Rifle, the 1895 Duryea motorcar, and basketball (thanks to Dr. James Naismith, in 1891. Some credit the motorcycle to area inventors and the early Indian Manufacturing Company. At one time that area was a significant manufacturing center, but most has left the area (including most recently a forge that made Craftsman tools).

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Hampden (zip 01036) is 8.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hampden (zip 01036) jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Hampden (zip 01036)'s cost of living is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Hampden (zip 01036)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 01036 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Hampden county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.7% to 40.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Hampden (zip 01036)'s population is 5,193 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 27.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Hampden (zip 01036) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 7.9%.

SCHOOLS

Hampden (zip 01036) public schools spend $14,411 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.9 students per teacher in Hampden (zip 01036). More Education

Hampden Rankings

#4	Best Green Cities
#6	Best Cities for Teleworking - Small Metro Areas
#9	America’s Best (and Worst) Cities for Dating
#12	Most Competitive Private Colleges
#17	The Most Single Cities

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Housing Market in Hampden

It's a good time to buy in Hampden. Home Appreciation is up 7.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Hampden is .

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