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Hampshire, IL

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A charming suburban reprieve surrounded by pristine countryside

Rural Quiet Affordable Commuter Pastoral

Among the sprawling farmland of Illinois sits Hampshire, a family-friendly village made up of tree-lined streets and modern rentals. Along State Route 72 you’ll find recognizable chain restaurants and big-box stores, and there is a community park off Centennial Drive where kids can play and dogs can run free.

Outside Hampshire’s quiet atmosphere, Sycamore, Huntley, and Rockford all provide accessible escapes that are full of big-city conveniences and attractions. Hampshire has remained an affordable rental market, so no matter your budget you can find a home here.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hampshire, IL is $2,296 for two bedrooms, and $2,635 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hampshire has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.

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Transportation

16

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hampshire Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

434 Students

8
out of 10

Gary D Wright Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

638 Students

6
out of 10

Hampshire Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

795 Students

7
out of 10

Hampshire High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,938 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hampshire Forest Preserve
  • Rutland Forest Preserve
  • Burnidge Forest Preserve
  • Binnie Forest Preserve
  • Exner Marsh Conservation Area

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Chicago/Rockford International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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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.