Living in Hampton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton has 18,185 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $134,156 (72% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $371,100, the median rent is $1,379/month.
Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 18,185
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $134,156State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $371,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,379/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
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 $371,100, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,286 a month in housing costs.
Hampton median household income
The median household income in Hampton is $134,156 and the income per person is $66,141. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,290
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.66
Hampton demographics
- Population
- 18,185
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 6,809
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton ›
Education in Hampton
65.3% of adults 25 and older in Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 18,185 | $134,156 | $371,100 | $1,379 |
| Allison Park | 22,045 | $113,822 | $346,900 | $1,222 |
| Gibsonia | 2,899 | $139,226 | $347,900 | — |
| Dorseyville | 941 | $99,464 | $364,000 | $1,435 |
| Glenshaw | 9,139 | $92,864 | $249,500 | $1,007 |
| McCandless | 29,100 | $110,858 | $350,100 | $1,326 |
| Richland | 11,844 | $118,333 | $361,700 | $1,828 |
| Indiana | 7,309 | $115,375 | $379,200 | $1,316 |
| Shaler | 27,538 | $95,654 | $245,500 | $1,226 |
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What is the median household income in Hampton, PA?
The median household income in Hampton is $134,156, 72% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $371,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Hampton?
The median gross rent in Hampton is $1,379 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Hampton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Hampton?
The median age in Hampton is 41.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hampton?
The average commute to work in Hampton is 27 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton?
The unemployment rate in Hampton is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton?
65.3% 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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