Living in Hampton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hampton · Census data 2020–2024
Hampton has 137,557 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $69,621 (25% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $245,700, the median rent is $1,427/month.
Hampton at a glance
- Population
- 137,557
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $69,621State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $245,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,427/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hampton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hampton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hampton the median home value is $245,700, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,427 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,704 a month in housing costs.
Hampton median household income
The median household income in Hampton is $69,621 and the income per person is $37,706. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Hampton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 62,588
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.30
Hampton demographics
- Population
- 137,557
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 58,057
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 16.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hampton ›
Education in Hampton
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Hampton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hampton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Hampton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 137,557 | $69,621 | $245,700 | $1,427 |
| Poquoson | 12,639 | $120,972 | $400,300 | $1,707 |
| Bethel Manor | 4,393 | $77,294 | — | $2,121 |
| Norfolk | 233,596 | $66,109 | $289,900 | $1,321 |
| Newport News | 184,216 | $69,634 | $260,600 | $1,339 |
| Portsmouth | 97,190 | $60,491 | $246,900 | $1,300 |
| Carrollton | 8,436 | $110,956 | $423,900 | $1,789 |
| Benns Church | 1,813 | $56,151 | $338,800 | — |
| Yorktown | 128 | $63,250 | $481,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hampton, VA?
The median household income in Hampton is $69,621, 25% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $245,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Hampton?
The median gross rent in Hampton is $1,427 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Hampton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Hampton?
The median age in Hampton is 36.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Hampton?
The average commute to work in Hampton is 23 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hampton?
The unemployment rate in Hampton is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hampton?
28.5% 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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