Living in Hampton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton has 16,426 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $95,233 (4% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $550,200, the median rent is $1,628/month.
Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 16,426
- Median age
- 55.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $95,233State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $550,200State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,628/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 37% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
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 $550,200, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,628 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,679 a month in housing costs.
Hampton median household income
The median household income in Hampton is $95,233 and the income per person is $60,452. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,384
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 24%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.05
Hampton demographics
- Population
- 16,426
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 11.6%
- 65 and older
- 30.9%
- Households
- 7,897
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton ›
Education in Hampton
42.8% of adults 25 and older in Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 16,426 | $95,233 | $550,200 | $1,628 |
| Hampton Beach | 2,605 | $82,557 | $508,900 | $1,375 |
| Hampton Falls | 2,328 | $166,157 | $772,600 | $1,852 |
| North Hampton | 4,543 | $146,458 | $670,400 | $1,805 |
| Seabrook Beach | 1,001 | $93,571 | $920,900 | $1,725 |
| Seabrook | 8,427 | $84,349 | $443,500 | $1,542 |
| Stratham | 7,754 | $151,998 | $655,400 | $2,511 |
| Salisbury | 9,281 | $93,361 | $478,700 | $1,691 |
| Kensington | 2,009 | $165,083 | $657,700 | $1,813 |
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What is the median household income in Hampton, NH?
The median household income in Hampton is $95,233, 4% 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?
The median home value in Hampton is $550,200, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Hampton?
The median gross rent in Hampton is $1,628 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Hampton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 37% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Hampton?
The median age in Hampton is 55.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Hampton?
The average commute to work in Hampton is 26 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton?
The unemployment rate in Hampton is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton?
42.8% 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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