Living in Hamden (Connecticut)
Hamden (Connecticut) is a large place in Connecticut, United States, home to 59,847 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 11%, #1,300 of 12,111), students (top 14%, #276 of 2,119), commuters (top 14%, #860 of 6,227).
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- The Long Island Sound is 10 km away.
- It is part of Greater New Haven, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 11 min and sets around 22:25; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Hamden (Connecticut) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #6,085 of 11,898 | #134 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,152 of 9,771 | #69 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,548 of 8,006 | #102 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,219 of 6,237 | #89 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,360 of 9,474 | #131 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #5,119 of 9,474 | #140 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,021 of 10,762 | #130 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 61 | #1,534 of 4,537 | #32 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 64 | #1,450 of 4,444 | #28 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #1,291 of 3,053 | #30 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,409 of 7,271 | #101 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #860 of 6,227 | #30 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #1,535 of 3,933 | #26 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #276 of 2,119 | #7 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #3,172 of 8,006 | #64 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,172 of 12,111 | #90 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 57 | #1,725 of 4,114 | #30 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,752 of 7,271 | #47 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,726 of 9,474 | #122 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 39 | #12,841 of 18,063 | #181 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #2,318 of 16,523 | #48 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #15,298 of 18,063 | #182 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,109 of 16,523 | #122 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,212 of 21,167 | #28 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,495 of 12,111 | #101 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,366 of 6,413 | #54 of 95 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,300 of 12,111 | #42 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,221 of 4,750 | #17 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- North Haven (Connecticut) 3 km
- Wallingford Center 9 km
- Wallingford (Connecticut) 9 km
- New Haven (Connecticut) 10 km
- Woodbridge (Connecticut) 10 km
- Cheshire (Connecticut) 11 km
- Cheshire Village 12 km
- North Branford 13 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.