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An honest guide to Hampden: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.

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A growing community south of Bangor with excellent schools and easy highway access.

🌲 Did you know? Hampden is home to Hampden Academy, one of the top public high schools in Maine.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Hampden, Maine (2026)

As of June 2026, the typical home in Hampden is worth about $362,000 β€” about 3% below the U.S. average of $373,000, rent runs about $985 a month, the median household income is $101,417.

Typical home value $362,000 Zillow, June 2026
vs. U.S. typical home -3% $373,000
Median rent (monthly) $985 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $101,417 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 4,937 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, June 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.

How much does a house cost in Hampden, Maine?

The typical home value in Hampden is about $362,000 as of June 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 3% below the U.S. average of $373,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Hampden, Maine?

Typical rent in Hampden runs about $985 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Hampden, Maine?

The median household income in Hampden is about $101,417, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Essential services in Hampden

πŸ”§ Plumbers Essential
⚑ Electricians Essential
Balsam Electric LLC Β· Bangor
207-949-8888
Higgins Electric Motor Services β˜… 4.9
(207) 942-9215
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🌑️ Heating & Cooling Essential
πŸš— Auto Repair
Bouchard & Sons Towing β˜… 4.7
(207) 862-5050
Frost's Garage Inc.
(207) 862-3210
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🍽️ Restaurants
Moo-Moo's Pub β˜… 4.8
(207) 862-3334
Angelo's Pizzeria
(207) 862-2224
Pizza Gourmet
(207) 862-6900
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βš“ Marine & Boating
Waterfront Marine β˜… 5.0
(207) 942-7029
Hamlin's Marine Sales β˜… 4.4
(207) 907-4385
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