The Town FilesHampshire, Illinois
Village in Kane County · population 7,667 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,800
- Household income
- $94,773
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.3
Hampshire is a village of 7,667 people in Kane County, Illinois. The median home is worth $329,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Illinois towns, better for families than 75% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 74% of Illinois towns.
How Hampshire ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hampshire is worth $329,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $94,773, which is more affordable than 11% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $2,589 a month. 83.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hampshire | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $2,589 | $960 |
| Median household income | $94,773 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 83.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hampshire
| People | Hampshire | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.7% | — |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Hampshire
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.7°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hampshire since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 75 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 24, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2013.
Severe weather in Kane County since 1996
Kane County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Kane County
Kane County had 213,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,791 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Hampshire itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Hampshire
6 public schools with 4,354 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire High School | 9-12 | 1,955 | 16.2 |
| Hampshire Middle School | 6-8 | 809 | 16.2 |
| Gary D Wright Elem Sch | PK-5 | 701 | 18.9 |
| Hampshire Elem School | K-5 | 452 | 16.1 |
| Big Timber Elementary School | K-5 | 437 | 12.9 |
| NIA D/HH HS Prgrm | Other | — | — |
Towns near Hampshire
- Pingree Grove, IL4.3 mi · 10,365 people · home $320,800
- Huntley, IL4.7 mi · 27,740 people · home $334,300
- Gilberts, IL6.8 mi · 8,366 people · home $347,300
- West Dundee, IL8.8 mi · 7,686 people · home $360,800
- Lakewood, IL9.6 mi · 4,283 people · home $552,600
- Algonquin, IL9.8 mi · 29,700 people · home $351,000
- Genoa, IL9.9 mi · 5,298 people · home $225,200
- Sleepy Hollow, IL10.0 mi · 3,214 people · home $382,800
Hampshire questions
Is Hampshire, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hampshire scores better for retirees than 35% of Illinois towns and quieter than 24%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Hampshire?
The median owner-occupied home in Hampshire is valued at $329,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,773, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,589 a month.
What is the weather like in Hampshire?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 12.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 34.4 inches of snow.
Does Hampshire get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hampshire since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)