Hampstead, Maryland

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.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Hampstead, MD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hampstead Almanac

Hampstead Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hampstead Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hampstead residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hampstead, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hampstead High Schools (2004)

NORTH CARROLL HIGH
1400 PANTHER DR
410-751-3450
Serves 1,613 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

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