Town of

Hamden

Connecticut
hamden.com
2750 Dixwell Avenue, 06518
Phone: (203) 287-7000
Mayor: Adam Sendroff

Sustainable CT Designation: Silver Certified

Demographics

Population61,510
Median Household Income (2022)$119,252
Per Capita Income (2022)$43,753
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate56.19%
Median Home Value (2023)$281,000
Median Rent (2023)$1,677
Total Households (2025)23,195

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$4,327,951,834
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$8,041,857,100
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$39,310.02
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)51.88
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$203,212,773.44
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$11,094,307.86
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$14,116,741.15
Total Tax Levy$228,423,822.45
Tiered PILOT$8,156,526.79
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$11,529,821.77
Supplemental Revenue Sharing$1,646,236
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$725,946
Town Aid Road$876,800.47
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$697259.96
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$286,689
Education Cost Sharing$42,723,021
Adult Education$362,823
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$580,224
Total State Grants$67,560,667.35
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List16.10%

Governance

Form of GovernmentCouncil-Manager
CEO Term Length4
Take Office DateLast Sunday in November
Town Hall of Hamden

Town Hall

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Hamden, often called “The Land of the Sleeping Giant,” combines suburban comfort with natural beauty and cultural vibrancy. Its parks, trail systems, and proximity to New Haven make it an ideal community for families, professionals, and students alike.

Geography

CountyNew Haven
Council of Government (COG)South Central Regional Council of Governments (SRCOG)
Area (sq. miles)33.3 mi²
Public Roads-Town207.09

Representation

US Congressional District3
State Senate Districts11
State House88
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