At a Glance
Median Income
$96,322
$61,738 per capita
Home Value
$488,400
Zillow: $604,723
Median Rent
$1,644/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
884/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 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+
3.5 / 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 $96,322 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,738. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampton is $488,400 , 73% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $604,723. Median rent is $1,644/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Hampton reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 884/100K. The murder rate is 6.4/100K.
Education
43.5% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population9,960
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1,828/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,322
Per Capita$61,738
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
B+
Home Value$488,400
Rent$1,644
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$604,723
Housing Units4,392
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property884/100K
Murder6.4/100K
Assault147/100K
Burglary83/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation93 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Hampton was built in 1975.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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