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Hampton, VA Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Arianna Scott

What to expect moving to Hampton?

First post here. I'm originally from Raleigh and Household incomes average around $67,758 in Hampton. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough du...

15 replies 37 upvotes moving
Claire King

Best neighborhoods in Hampton

Alright, Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. What would you do?

10 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
Matthew Moore

Raising a family in Hampton — thoughts?

Hello, Been living here since 2009. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

3 replies 17 upvotes living
Everly Sanchez

Career opportunities in Hampton, VA

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,346/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Hampton sits at 295.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $234,100, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tec...

7 replies 31 upvotes jobs
Jonathan Collins

What I wish I knew before living in Hampton

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,346 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People ...

4 replies 4 upvotes living
Parker L.

Best industries in Hampton right now

Hey everyone, I'm a 50-year-old contractor and Rent is about $1,346/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...

13 replies 55 upvotes jobs
Valentina

What to expect moving to Hampton?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 15 years and The median home value here is around $234,100, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,346/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There'...

21 replies 36 upvotes moving
oakland_caroline

Cost of living reality check — Hampton

Random thought, I'm originally from San Francisco and It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Hampton sits at 295.1 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development.

20 replies 34 upvotes housing
Grayson Baker

Rent in Hampton getting crazy

So, Rent is about $1,346/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,346 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. ...

5 replies 4 upvotes housing
Parker L.

Just moved to Hampton, any tips?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot b...

6 replies 0 upvotes moving
Piper Myers

Thinking about relocating to Hampton from St. Louis

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $234,100 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

3 replies 27 upvotes moving
John

Working remotely from Hampton

Just moved here 10 months ago and Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Hampton sits at 295.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. ...

1 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Olivia Johnson

Best apartments in Hampton under ?

Hello, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $234,100, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,346 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get g...

8 replies 6 upvotes housing
Susan D.

Career opportunities in Hampton, VA

Alright, Crime rate is something to consider — Hampton sits at 295.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $234,100, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly...

2 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Piper Myers

Best restaurants in Hampton?

Random thought, It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

18 replies 10 upvotes qa
Michael Richardson

Anyone regret moving to Hampton?

Alright, I work in food service and Household incomes average around $67,758 in Hampton. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast — some good, some...

25 replies 2 upvotes moving
Jonathan Collins

Is Hampton walkable?

Random thought, Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Avery Jackson

Anyone work in healthcare in Hampton?

You can expect to pay around $1,346 for rent here. Household incomes average around $67,758 in Hampton. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Grayson Robinson

Co-working spaces in Hampton?

Crime rate is something to consider — Hampton sits at 295.1 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? I'd say it's ...

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Jonathan Collins

Dog-friendly places in Hampton?

I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $67,758 in Hampton. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Susan D.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Hampton

Random thought, The median home value here is around $234,100, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 137K, Hampton is a mid-size city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

3 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Daniel Rogers

Best companies to work for in Hampton?

Just moved here 7 months ago and The median home value here is around $234,100, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $67,758, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of c...

1 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Olivia Johnson

Best and worst neighborhoods in Hampton

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $67,758, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new de...

0 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
oakland_caroline

What Hampton does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2023. Crime rate is something to consider — Hampton sits at 295.1 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost o...

14 replies 48 upvotes best-worst
John

Things that make Hampton unique

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 15 years and It's a a mid-size city city with about 137K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Hampton sits at 295.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,346/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's not ...

11 replies 29 upvotes best-worst
Grayson Baker

Things that make Hampton unique

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,346 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

1 replies 42 upvotes best-worst
Susan D.

Moving to Hampton — what should I know?

I got a job offer in Hampton, VA and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a mid-size city. A few questions: 1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $1100-1600 budget? 2. How's the commute situation? 3. Is the crime rate accurate for day-to-day life? 4. Any hidden costs I should...

14 replies 1 upvotes moving
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