At a Glance
Median Income
$77,973
$28,036 per capita
Home Value
$265,100
Zillow: $307,599
Median Rent
$1,383/mo
45.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
796/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampton residents earn a median household income of $77,973 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,036. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,503 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampton is $265,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,599. Median rent is $1,383/month, with 45.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Hampton reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 796/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,491
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density775/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,973
Per Capita$28,036
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$3,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,100
Rent$1,383
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$307,599
Housing Units2,551
Rent Burden45.9%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property796/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault62/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death14,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation867 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampton was built in 2003.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.554 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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