Living in Hampton, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton has 499 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $42,344 (43% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $94,300, the median rent is $796/month.
Hampton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 41.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $42,344State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $94,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $796/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and November–December.
Cost of living in Hampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hampton the median home value is $94,300, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $796 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,400 a month in housing costs.
Hampton median household income
The median household income in Hampton is $42,344 and the income per person is $22,061. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.38
Hampton demographics
- Population
- 499
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 210
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton ›
Education in Hampton
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 499 | $42,344 | $94,300 | $796 |
| Waldo | 1,303 | $29,894 | $113,600 | $745 |
| Starke | 5,877 | $52,258 | $214,300 | $840 |
| Keystone Heights | 1,576 | $80,217 | $227,900 | $1,258 |
| Brooker | 223 | $71,875 | $198,200 | $1,025 |
| Lawtey | 897 | $51,944 | $167,500 | $723 |
| Raiford | 382 | $63,281 | — | $945 |
| Lake Butler | 1,601 | $49,922 | $167,800 | $774 |
| Worthington Springs | 279 | $48,750 | $183,300 | $1,109 |
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What is the median household income in Hampton, FL?
The median household income in Hampton is $42,344, 43% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hampton?
The median home value in Hampton is $94,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Hampton?
The median gross rent in Hampton is $796 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Hampton, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
What is the median age in Hampton?
The median age in Hampton is 41.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Hampton?
The average commute to work in Hampton is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton?
The unemployment rate in Hampton is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton?
4.4% of adults in Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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