Living in Hampton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton has 1,926 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $90,406 (8% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $184,900, the median rent is $941/month.
Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 1,926
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $90,406State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $184,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Illinois median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hampton the median home value is $184,900, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,565 a month in housing costs.
Hampton median household income
The median household income in Hampton is $90,406 and the income per person is $50,438. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 875
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.22
Hampton demographics
- Population
- 1,926
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 867
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton ›
Education in Hampton
30.6% of adults 25 and older in Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1,926 | $90,406 | $184,900 | $941 |
| Campbell's Island | 203 | $70,531 | $155,100 | — |
| Panorama Park | 145 | $95,625 | $159,600 | — |
| East Moline | 20,904 | $61,779 | $134,600 | $868 |
| Le Claire | 4,735 | $104,844 | $318,700 | $1,563 |
| Riverdale | 396 | $95,000 | $276,300 | $1,600 |
| Rapids City | 980 | $83,125 | $203,700 | — |
| Bettendorf | 39,647 | $100,495 | $306,500 | $1,187 |
| Carbon Cliff | 2,151 | $55,536 | $134,600 | $1,034 |
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What is the median household income in Hampton, IL?
The median household income in Hampton is $90,406, 8% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $184,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hampton?
The median gross rent in Hampton is $941 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Hampton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Illinois median; home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Hampton?
The median age in Hampton is 41.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hampton?
The average commute to work in Hampton is 24 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton?
The unemployment rate in Hampton is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton?
30.6% 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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