Hampden County

MA · Pop. 98,694 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Hampden County is a suburban county in MA with a population of approximately 98,694.

$/Acre: $10,804

Property Tax: 1.17%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 82.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.17%

Local Sales Tax1.94%

Combined Sales Tax8.19%

Cost of Living Index124.7

Median Household Income$89,779

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,804

Median Home Price$639K

Acres for Sale1442

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,315 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)287 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K386

Property Crime /100K498

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate