Hampton, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,627 Population 919/sq mi density
$83,393 Median Income $33,190 per capita
$124,900 Home Value $299,053 Zillow
$1,017 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$83,393 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,900 home value, $1,017/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hampton, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,393
11% above
$33,190 per capita
Home Value
$124,900
56% below
Zillow: $299,053
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
13% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
111%
Home Value
44%
Rent
87%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
256%
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 $83,393 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,190. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,237 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hampton is $124,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,053. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

11.7% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hampton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,627
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density919/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,393
Per Capita$33,190
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,900
Rent$1,017
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$299,053
Housing Units599
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation488 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hampton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.