At a Glance
Median Income
$67,758
$36,787 per capita
Home Value
$234,100
Zillow: $272,161
Median Rent
$1,346/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
295/100K
2,999/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
307 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
3.2 / 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 3.8% (6% 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 $272,161. 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 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,999/100K. The murder rate is 11.3/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population137,334
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,669/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,758
Per Capita$36,787
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$9,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,100
Rent$1,346
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$272,161
Housing Units62,372
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property2,999/100K
Murder11.3/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary261/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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