What are the schools like in Hampton, NH?

Hampton is served primarily by Hampton School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1.

What is the median household income in Hampton?

The median household income in Hampton, NH is $92,907 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Hampton, NH?

Hampton has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 62.6 inches.

Hampton, NH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hampton, NH affordable or expensive?

Hampton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hampton is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $454,600 and the median rent is $1,594 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hampton, NH?

Hampton has a violent crime rate of 103.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 740.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hampton, NH a Good Place to Live?

Hampton is a small city of 10,050 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $92,907 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Hampton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Hampton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hampton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Hampton's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hampton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hampton, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$454,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,594	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,907	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hampton's violent crime rate is 103.2 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

103.2 /100k

Property Crime

740.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hampton is served primarily by Hampton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hampton, NH	National Avg
School District	Hampton School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hampton sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation and 62.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hampton, NH
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.6"
Annual Snowfall	62.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hampton, NH	National Avg
Population	10,050	—
Median Age	49.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hampton Beach, NH 2 mi Seabrook Beach, NH 4 mi Exeter, NH 6 mi Salisbury, MA 8 mi Portsmouth, NH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Hampton

Hampton, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03842

Hampton vs Other Cities

Hampton, NH vs Hampton Beach, NH Hampton, NH vs Seabrook Beach, NH Hampton, NH vs Exeter, NH Hampton, NH vs Salisbury, MA Hampton, NH vs Portsmouth, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton, NH affordable or expensive?

Hampton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hampton roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $454,600 and median rent is $1,594/month.

What is the crime rate in Hampton, NH?

Hampton's violent crime rate is 103.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 740.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hampton?

Public schools in Hampton are operated by Hampton School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 42.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hampton, NH a good place to live?

Hampton, NH has a population of 10,050, a median household income of $92,907, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hampton?

Hampton averages 32.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches with about 62.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hampton?

Hampton, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03842.

What is the population of Hampton?

The population of Hampton, New Hampshire is 10,050 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hampton?

Key numbers for living in Hampton: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $454,600, median household income $92,907, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hampton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.