Living in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton Beach has 2,605 residents with a median age of 60.4. The median household income is $82,557 (17% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $508,900, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Hampton Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,605
- Median age
- 60.4State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $82,557State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $508,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hampton Beach a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hampton Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hampton Beach the median home value is $508,900, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,602 a month in housing costs.
Hampton Beach median household income
The median household income in Hampton Beach is $82,557 and the income per person is $62,254. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Hampton Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,244
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 54.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.75
54.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hampton Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Hampton Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,605
- Median age
- 60.4
- Under 18
- 3.1%
- 65 and older
- 33.7%
- Households
- 1,485
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton Beach ›
Education in Hampton Beach
34% of adults 25 and older in Hampton Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 51.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Hampton Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Beach | 2,605 | $82,557 | $508,900 | $1,375 |
| Hampton | 16,426 | $95,233 | $550,200 | $1,628 |
| Seabrook Beach | 1,001 | $93,571 | $920,900 | $1,725 |
| Seabrook | 8,427 | $84,349 | $443,500 | $1,542 |
| Hampton Falls | 2,328 | $166,157 | $772,600 | $1,852 |
| North Hampton | 4,543 | $146,458 | $670,400 | $1,805 |
| Salisbury | 9,281 | $93,361 | $478,700 | $1,691 |
| South Hampton | 984 | $152,500 | $661,100 | $1,889 |
| Kensington | 2,009 | $165,083 | $657,700 | $1,813 |
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What is the median household income in Hampton Beach, NH?
The median household income in Hampton Beach is $82,557, 17% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hampton Beach?
The median home value in Hampton Beach is $508,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Hampton Beach?
The median gross rent in Hampton Beach is $1,375 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Hampton Beach, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Hampton Beach?
The median age in Hampton Beach is 60.4 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Hampton Beach?
The average commute to work in Hampton Beach is 25 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton Beach?
The unemployment rate in Hampton Beach is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton Beach?
34% of adults in Hampton Beach 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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