Hampton, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Hampton city County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
137,334 Population 2,669/sq mi density
$67,758 Median Income $36,787 per capita
$234,100 Home Value $282,439 Zillow
$1,346 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
248 Violent Crime/100K 2,902 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,758 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,100 home value, $1,346/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hampton, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,758
10% below
$36,787 per capita
Home Value
$234,100
17% below
Zillow: $282,439
Median Rent
$1,346/mo
16% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
35% below
2,902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°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
90%
Home Value
83%
Rent
116%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hampton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $67,758 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,787. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,180 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hampton is $234,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,439. Median rent is $1,346/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Hampton reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,902/100K. The murder rate is 10.9/100K.

Education

27.5% of adults in Hampton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hampton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population137,334
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,669/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,758
Per Capita$36,787
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$9,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,100
Rent$1,346
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$282,439
Housing Units62,372
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent248/100K
Property2,902/100K
Murder10.9/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary210/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,727/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Hampton was founded in 1610.
The median home in Hampton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Norfolk International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.