Hampton Beach, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,585 Population 2,035/sq mi density
$75,363 Median Income $58,801 per capita
$443,200 Home Value $604,723 Zillow
$1,454 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,363 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$443,200 home value, $1,454/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hampton Beach, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,363
0% below
$58,801 per capita
Home Value
$443,200
57% above
Zillow: $604,723
Median Rent
$1,454/mo
25% above
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
7% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Hampton Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hampton Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
157%
Rent
125%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hampton Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hampton Beach residents earn a median household income of $75,363 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,801. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hampton Beach is $443,200 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $604,723. Median rent is $1,454/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

36.2% of adults in Hampton Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hampton Beach has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,585
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density2,035/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,363
Per Capita$58,801
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

B
Home Value$443,200
Rent$1,454
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$604,723
Housing Units3,028
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain52.6 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Hampton Beach was built in 1970.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.