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Hamden, CT

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The Land of the Sleeping Giant

Outdoors Scenic Fun-Filled Hiking

Hamden, aka the “Land of the Sleeping Giant,” is a verdant city spanning north of New Haven. This charming city is in a lush, mountainous setting where outdoor recreation abounds. For breathtaking views of the Sleeping Giant, head to its namesake park or explore the rugged terrain at West Rock Ridge and Brooksvale Park. Laid-back adventures are provided by golf courses, community parks, and Lake Whitney.

The southern half of Hamden, closest to New Haven, accounts for the busier commercial sections of town. Shopping centers, office complexes, and well-populated residential areas make up most of this side of town. The southern edges of Hamden partially contain both the Southern Connecticut State University Campus and the Albertus Magnus College, making Hamden appealing to those associated with the colleges. Renters looking for a place that offers both city life and mountain life will be drawn to Hamden.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hamden, CT is $1,418 for a studio, $1,842 for one bedroom, $2,223 for two bedrooms, and $2,660 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hamden has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,842/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$4,310/month
876 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,928/month
358 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Spring Glen School

Public

Grades K-6

370 Students

8
out of 10

West Woods School

Public

Grades K-6

294 Students

7
out of 10

Bear Path School

Public

Grades K-6

406 Students

6
out of 10

Helen Street School

Public

Grades PK-6

325 Students

6
out of 10

Ridge Hill School

Public

Grades PK-6

294 Students

5
out of 10

Hamden Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

811 Students

4
out of 10

Hamden High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,672 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • P.L.A.C.E. Multicultural Children's Museum
  • Sleeping Giant State Park
  • Farmington Canal Heritage Greenway
  • West Rock Ridge State Park
  • West Rock Nature Center

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.