At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$20,945 per capita
Home Value
$92,700
Zillow: $276,393
Median Rent
$781/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
35.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
21.5% smoking rate
How Hampton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hampton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hampton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampton residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,945. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampton is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,393. Median rent is $781/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
6.4% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population462
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$20,945
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty35.6%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$940
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,700
Rent$781
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$276,393
Housing Units199
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation139 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Hampton was founded in 1925.
The median home in Hampton was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.