Living in Hampton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton has 8,687 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $75,052 (about the same as the Georgia median), the median home value is $283,700, the median rent is $1,712/month.
Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 8,687
- Median age
- 32.6State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $75,052State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $283,700State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,712/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hampton the median home value is $283,700, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,712 per month, which is 47.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,612 a month in housing costs.
Hampton median household income
The median household income in Hampton is $75,052 and the income per person is $27,047. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,916
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.15
Hampton demographics
- Population
- 8,687
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 2,749
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton ›
Education in Hampton
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 8,687 | $75,052 | $283,700 | $1,712 |
| Sunny Side | 994 | $44,750 | $100,000 | $1,093 |
| Lovejoy | 11,508 | $71,612 | $265,100 | $1,481 |
| Bonanza | 3,279 | $60,260 | $204,200 | $1,559 |
| Woolsey | 235 | $121,250 | $546,100 | — |
| Experiment | 3,387 | $33,333 | $137,500 | $935 |
| Heron Bay | 4,595 | $106,338 | $393,000 | $2,181 |
| Irondale | 9,185 | $55,030 | $204,500 | $1,741 |
| Griffin | 23,761 | $43,632 | $220,900 | $1,110 |
More for people moving to Hampton
Hampton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hampton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hampton, GA?
The median household income in Hampton is $75,052, about the same as the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $283,700, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Hampton?
The median gross rent in Hampton is $1,712 per month, about 47.3% of household income.
Is Hampton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Hampton?
The median age in Hampton is 32.6 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Hampton?
The average commute to work in Hampton is 33 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton?
The unemployment rate in Hampton is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton?
31.7% 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.
Last updated: