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Why Hamden

Hamden is a great community to raise a family and locate your business. With our affordable housing costs, access to major roadways, and quality school system, you will love living here and will enjoy the many events and services that the Town has to offer. We offer a robust business incentive program and a supportive staff to help you with your business needs. We are strategically located in the New Haven metro area and halfway between New York and Boston.

Hamden is a diverse caring community consisting of good friends and family.

Hamden Town Centre has something for everyone including Summer Concert Series, Drive-In Movie Nights, Farmer’s Market, Food Truck Festivals, Silverbells Holiday Festival and Josh’s Jungle All Abilities Playground

Hamden parks and trails include Sleeping Giant State Park a mountain for hiking or picnicking, Farmington Canal Trail for taking a casual walk or biking, the majestic Lake Wintergreen and West Rock Ridge State Park, Ranger Vinny and the animals at Brooksvale Park.

Hamden offers great sporting events and venues including Laurel View Golf Course, Sleeping Giant Golf Course, the Middle School and High School Fields, Bassett Field, Moretti Field, Legion Field, Villano Park & Splash Pad, Giant Valley Polo Farm, CFC Arena

Hamden is home to many farms including Hindinger Farm, Vignola’s Farm, Joe’s Tree Farm, KayCee Farm, Lockwood Farm.

Hamden offers quaint shops such as Wentworths Homemade Ice Cream, Best Video Film and Cultural Center, Evan’s Toy Shoppe as well as big box stores such as Kohls, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Old Navy, Home Depot

Activities for Kids Funz Trampoline Park, Rascals Gym, Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop,

Our workforce is highly educated and we are located close to many colleges and universities and we offer a vibrant business environment. The Town offers numerous cultural and kid-friendly events and programs that we are sure you will enjoy.

So come and take a tour and see what we have to offer in our rural and suburban setting in south central Connecticut.

About Hamden

Hamden has a strong Department of Economic and Neighborhood Development that values the importance of workforce development. In addition, a comprehensive Business Incentive Program and an active Regional Chamber of Commerce both combine to make Hamden a great place to do business.

So come and take a tour and see what we have to offer in our rural and suburban setting in south central Connecticut.

The Economic Development Commission has developed a long-range Economic Development Plan which promotes programs such as tax incentives, loan programs, a technical assistance program for small businesses, and developing initiatives such as a marketing program for the town and improvements in the Hamden Business Park.