At a Glance
Median Income
$86,679
$43,624 per capita
Home Value
$182,800
Zillow: $211,267
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.8% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampton residents earn a median household income of $86,679 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,624. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampton is $182,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,267. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
28.1% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,946
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,333/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,679
Per Capita$43,624
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,800
Rent$1,018
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$211,267
Housing Units899
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation696 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Hampton was founded in 1834.
The median home in Hampton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.