Hampton, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Hampton County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,691 Population 597/sq mi density
$45,809 Median Income $30,522 per capita
$179,700 Home Value $180,860 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
620 Violent Crime/100K 2,792 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,809 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
620 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hampton, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,809
39% below
$30,522 per capita
Home Value
$179,700
36% below
Zillow: $180,860
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
620/100K
63% above
2,792/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
294% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°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
61%
Home Value
64%
Rent
70%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
394%
Crime
163%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hampton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hampton residents earn a median household income of $45,809 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,522. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hampton is $179,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,860. Median rent is $818/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Hampton reports 620 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,792/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hampton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,691
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,809
Per Capita$30,522
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$692M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A
Home Value$179,700
Rent$818
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$180,860
Housing Units1,422
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent620/100K
Property2,792/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death16,172/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation108 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Hampton was founded in 1879.
The median home in Hampton was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.