At a Glance
Median Income
$77,222
$48,215 per capita
Home Value
$298,000
Zillow: $586,802
Median Rent
$1,048/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 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 $77,222 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,215. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hampton is $298,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,802. Median rent is $1,048/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Hampton reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,083/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hampton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,127
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,222
Per Capita$48,215
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,000
Rent$1,048
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$586,802
Housing Units505
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,083/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation389 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Hampton was founded in 1895.
The median home in Hampton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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