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Hampden, Maine real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Hampden, ME (Penobscot County) — Census median home value $270,100, county listing prices down about 5.1% over the past year.
Hampden, ME is in Penobscot County, Maine — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,937, with a median household income of $101,417. Census data puts Hampden's median home value at $270,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Penobscot County's current median listing price runs $308,500, down about 5.1% over the past year.
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Hampden market snapshot
Population
4,937
Median Household Income
$101,417
Median Home Value (city)
$270,100
Median Listing Price (Penobscot County)
$308,500
Median Gross Rent
$985/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hampden's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $270,100. Separately, Penobscot County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $308,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Penobscot County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.6% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hampden has an estimated population of 4,937 and a median household income of $101,417, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hampden's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 12% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Hampden, ME?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Hampden's median home value at $270,100. Penobscot County's current median listing price runs $308,500, down about 5.1% over the past year.
What is the population of Hampden, ME?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hampden's population at approximately 4,937.
What's the median rent in Hampden, ME?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hampden at approximately $985 per month.
What is the median household income in Hampden, ME?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hampden at approximately $101,417.
Is the Hampden housing market growing?
Penobscot County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.6% annual change in 2025.
Is Hampden, ME affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hampden's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 12% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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