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Hamden, Ohio

Hamden, Ohio, in Vinton county, is 51 miles N of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 60 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The village has a population of 871.

The People and Families of Hamden

In Hamden, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hamden had a median family income of $32,083.

Hamden Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Hamden. One of the strengths of the village is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Hamden?

Commuting

In Hamden, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyHamden Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Hamden Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hamden, OH

Comparing Hamden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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