State rank#10 of 14
Smallest county162,028 residentsMiddlesex County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 25015
Hampshire County, Massachusetts
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population162,028
Household income$87,001
Unemployment3.8%
Life expectancy80.2 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Hampshire County has 162,028 residents and ranks #10 by population among Massachusetts county equivalents. Median household income is $87,001. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access. Its county population is below the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Massachusetts
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Hampshire County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Hampshire County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $390,300 median home value and $1,388/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,001, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Hampshire County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and median home value. College attainment is 51.6% and life expectancy is 80.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Primary care access: 1 per 781 residents, rank #2 of 14 available Massachusetts counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 89 residents, rank #2 of 14 available Massachusetts counties.
- Median home value: $390,300, rank #4 of 14 available Massachusetts counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median household income: $87,001, rank #10 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 13.4%, rank #7 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,388/mo, rank #6 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Massachusetts
Rank and range use only counties in Massachusetts with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$87,001
$87,001; below the state county median of $95,785.
State rank #10 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$390,300
$390,300; below the state county median of $587,550.
State rank #4 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,388/mo
$1,388/mo; below the state county median of $1,552/mo.
State rank #6 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.8%
3.8%; below the state county median of 4.1%.
State rank #4 of 14 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
51.6%
51.6%; above the state county median of 45.6%.
State rank #5 of 14 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
80.2 years
80.2 years; above the state county median of 79.6 years.
State rank #5 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.4%
13.4%; below the state county median of 13.6%.
State rank #7 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
2.5%
2.5%; below the state county median of 3%.
State rank #4 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 781 residents
1 per 781 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,231 residents.
State rank #2 of 14 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 89 residents
1 per 89 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 143 residents.
State rank #2 of 14 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Hampshire County FAQ
Is Hampshire County a good place to live?
Hampshire County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and median home value. College attainment is 51.6% and life expectancy is 80.2 years.
What should I know before moving to Hampshire County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $390,300 median home value and $1,388/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,001, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Hampshire County?
Hampshire County has 162,028 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Hampshire County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 25015; the parent state FIPS is 25.
What is the median household income in Hampshire County?
The ACS median household income is $87,001.
How much does housing cost in Hampshire County?
Housing benchmarks are $390,300 median home value and $1,388/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,001, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampshire County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#8Hampden County462,815
#9Barnstable County231,668
#11Berkshire County129,430
#12Franklin County70,944
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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