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Hampden, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 9 miles E of Springfield, Massachusetts (center to center) and 72 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Springfield metropolitan area. Hampden has a population of 5,171.
In Hampden, about 68% of adults are married. Hampden is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.
In 2000, Hampden had a median family income of $75,407. Hampden finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hampden ($6,250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 91% of housing units in Hampden are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.
In Hampden, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Hampden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Hampden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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