At a Glance
Median Income
$171,969
$74,557 per capita
Home Value
$592,700
Zillow: $279,441
Bachelor's Degree+
74.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
7.5% 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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hampton residents earn a median household income of $171,969 , which is 129% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,557. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampton is $592,700 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,441. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
74.7% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population5,138
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$171,969
Per Capita$74,557
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$592,700
Rent
Ownership99.0%
Zillow$279,441
Housing Units1,890
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation414 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+40.1%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampton was built in 1961.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.