Hampden

Age-old rowhouses and rentals in mixed-use developments

Brick rowhouses built from the mid-19th century through the end of World War II, though a handful of new millennium constructions are also available. Home prices range from the upper $100,000s to the mid-$600,000s, varying by square footage, remodel status, and home age. There are slightly more renters than homeowners in Hampden, who can reside in rowhouses or in newer apartment complexes, such as those located at The Rotunda. “It’s not really too much of a campus area, it might have people who work at the university, but there isn’t really student housing specifically,” says James Baldwin, a Realtor with Compass with over 18 years of experience serving Maryland. “It’s more known for its early 1900s Baltimore classic rowhouses, many of which have been remodeled.”

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Hampden hosts many annual events

The Avenue is the place to be whenever Hampden hosts some of Baltimore’s most beloved festivals. Hampden Highlights is a new, free, community-centric street festival. By bringing food, art, and music to the Hampden area, Hampden Highlights aims to showcase local vendors, restaurants, and artists. The new festival emerged to fill the gap left by the wildly popular Honfest, which was retired in 2024.
Hampden’s First Fridays is a monthly event where you can browse local retailers, grab drinks and socialize with your neighbors. Come fall, Hampdenfest hosts an assortment of unusual events, including a toilet bowl race and a pie-eating contest, and guests can enjoy live music. In December, Hampden’s Miracle on 34th Street is a holiday light showcase where people can stroll through the streets and view homes adorned with bright, neon decorations.

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Close to several spacious parks, and the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Hampden is surrounded by vibrant green spaces and city-loved attractions.

• The scenic Wyman Park serves as the eastern boundary of Hampden. Parkgoers can walk their dogs or ride bikes along the walking path that follows the curve of the Stony Run stream.
• Roosevelt Park is home to the Roosevelt Recreation Center, a community garden, athletic fields, a skate park and a playground. The Roosevelt Park Pool is also a popular visit for locals during hot Baltimore summers.
• Druid Hill Park lies to the south, with courts for tennis and basketball, a swimming pool and loop trails around Druid Lake. The massive park also features the Maryland Zoo at Baltimore, a family-friendly attraction that showcases hundreds of different sp
• For a day indoors, locals can also check out the paintings and statues at the Baltimore Museum of Art at Johns Hopkins University.

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Nearby Baltimore City schools and Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore City Public Schools is the district that covers the Hampden area. The City Schools district offers school choice for middle and high school students, through out-of-zone transfers, as well as magnet and charter options. Johns Hopkins University’s main campus is east of Hampden. This historic, private research university offers ten distinguished schools, and it is the largest private employer in Baltimore.

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Minutes from Downtown Baltimore

Downtown Baltimore is a 4-mile drive south along Interstate 83, which takes roughly 10 minutes depending on traffic. “It's sort of centered in the heart of the city, so it's very walkable to shops and restaurants,” says Baldwin. “It’s very close to Johns Hopkins University and medical centers as well.” Johns Hopkins University is less than a mile east of Hampden, and the nearest medical center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, is 2 miles east. Locals can take LocalLink buses that stop along main roads in Hampden or catch flights out of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, which is 14 miles south of the neighborhood.