Living in Hampton, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton has 590 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $109,545 (23% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $318,300, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Hampton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 590
- Median age
- 37State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $109,545State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $318,300State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 3% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
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 $318,300, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 16.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Hampton median household income
The median household income in Hampton is $109,545 and the income per person is $46,413. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.5%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.68
Hampton demographics
- Population
- 590
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 220
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton ›
Education in Hampton
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 590 | $109,545 | $318,300 | $1,083 |
| Vermillion | 399 | $107,188 | $319,300 | $1,208 |
| Randolph | 461 | $104,286 | $291,000 | $1,563 |
| Empire | 3,092 | $147,700 | $469,500 | $2,052 |
| Coates | 131 | $82,250 | $240,000 | $1,146 |
| Cannon Falls | 4,227 | $84,097 | $263,300 | $1,161 |
| Farmington | 23,902 | $123,673 | $366,200 | $1,241 |
| Miesville | 125 | $95,500 | $348,200 | — |
| Rosemount | 27,562 | $129,625 | $424,100 | $1,640 |
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What is the median household income in Hampton, MN?
The median household income in Hampton is $109,545, 23% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $318,300, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Hampton?
The median gross rent in Hampton is $1,083 per month, about 16.7% of household income.
Is Hampton, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 3% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Hampton?
The median age in Hampton is 37 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Hampton?
The average commute to work in Hampton is 29 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton?
The unemployment rate in Hampton is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton?
22.3% 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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