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ZIP 06518 — Business Opportunities

Hamden, CT · Local economy intelligence
Population
20,849
Median income
$101,493
Median age
29.9
Households
6,558

Top business opportunities in 06518

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Hamden, CT, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
    ~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Fitness Centre 71/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Laundromats 54/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Clothing & Apparel 53/100
    ~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Convenience Stores 48/100
    ~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Bars & Nightlife 42/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Park 40/100
    ~8.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Dry Cleaning 40/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Mobile Phone 40/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Social Facility 40/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 06518.

Full demographic profile

Population20,849
Households6,558
Median household income$101,493
Per capita income$40,160
Median age29.9
% bachelor's degree or higher53.141%
% age 18–3430.524%
% age 65+11.435%
% renter-occupied33.084%
Median home value$290,600
Median gross rent$1,964
Unemployment rate6.139%

Nearby ZIPs in CT

06517 Hamden · 06516 West Haven · 06515 New Haven · 06514 Hamden · 06489 Southington · 06488 Southbury

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