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Hampstead, Maryland


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Hampstead, Maryland

Hampstead, Maryland, in Carroll county, is 19 miles NW of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 24 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is included in the Baltimore metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,060 people lived in Hampstead.

The People and Families of Hampstead

In Hampstead, about 64% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the town without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hampstead had a median family income of $62,460. The bulk of the population of Hampstead is doing well, with money to spend. The town doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Hampstead residents donated more money ($7,450) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Hampstead.

Hampstead Housing

An estimated 86% of living spaces in Hampstead are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Hampstead, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Hampstead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hampstead Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hampstead People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hampstead Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hampstead Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hampstead, MD

Comparing Hampstead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes56
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime79

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