What are the schools like in Hampton, NJ?

Hampton is served primarily by Union Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in Hampton?

The median household income in Hampton, NJ is $74,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Hampton, NJ?

Hampton has an average high temperature of 37.8°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Hampton, NJ 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 $290,400 and the median rent is $596 per month.

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

Hampton has a violent crime rate of 4.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 159.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hampton, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Hampton is a small town of 1,064 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $74,833 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Hampton stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. 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: 112.5

Hampton's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hampton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hampton, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$290,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$596	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hampton's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

4.0 /100k

Property Crime

159.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hampton is served primarily by Union Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hampton, NJ	National Avg
School District	Union Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hampton sees average highs of 37.8°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 27.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hampton, NJ
Average High — January	37.8°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	27.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hampton, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,064	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	23.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glen Gardner, NJ 2 mi Asbury, NJ 2 mi Washington, NJ 4 mi Port Colden, NJ 4 mi Anderson, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Hampton

Hampton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08827

Hampton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton, NJ 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 $290,400 and median rent is $596/month.

What is the crime rate in Hampton, NJ?

Hampton's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 159.2 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 Union Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hampton, NJ a good place to live?

Hampton, NJ has a population of 1,064, a median household income of $74,833, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 37.8°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 27.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hampton?

Hampton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08827.

What is the population of Hampton?

The population of Hampton, New Jersey is 1,064 with a median age of 44.3. 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 $290,400, median household income $74,833, crime index 4 (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.