Median Income
$86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value
$244,000
13% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
27% lower than US avg
How Hampton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,395
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$50,320
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty9.1%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,740
Rent Burden10.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation-3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+25.8%
Graduate+5.0%
Is Hampton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hampton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hampton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hampton is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hampton is $244,000, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.8% have completed high school.
Hampton has a population of 4,395 with a density of 543 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).
Population
4,395
Total Population
2021 Census
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
The median household income in Hampton is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $86,000 |
| 14% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $50,320 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.6% |
| 167% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 22.1% |
The median home value in Hampton is $244,000, 13% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $244,000 |
| 13% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 10.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,740 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Hampton vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Hampton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5288°N, 65.8535°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |