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Hamden, CT
Hamden · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · CT 06514
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$233K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
7 min
to New Haven
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
73/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score60/100
Our Take
Hamden has solid schools and a short drive to New Haven, making it a decent spot for families and commuters. However, the area is almost entirely car‑dependent, has limited walkability, and you’ll pay a higher share of the state’s taxes and insurance costs.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated public schools, especially high schools with magnet programs
- ✓Only a 7‑minute drive to downtown New Haven and its universities
- ✓Median home prices are lower than many nearby towns
- ✓Low flood risk, no major natural hazard
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 0 means you’ll need a car for most errands
- !Rent is relatively high compared to median income, squeezing budgets
- !Historic buildings on old wetlands may require extra maintenance
- !Property taxes and insurance are above state average
- $Higher property taxes due to local funding for schools
- $Insurance premiums above state average for older homes
- $Unexpected maintenance costs for older foundations and utilities
Best For
Commuters to New HavenFamilies looking for good public schoolsRemote workers needing a quiet home environmentStudents and parents wanting proximity to universities
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Hamden, CT
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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