Hampton is a small town of 2,725 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $50,875
and a 12.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hampton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 93.4
Hampton's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hampton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hampton, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$193,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$811
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Hampton's violent crime rate is 620.4 per 100,000 residents
— 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
620.4 /100k
Property Crime
2714.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hampton is served primarily by Hampton.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hampton, SC
National Avg
School District
Hampton
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hampton sees average highs of 61.9°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Hampton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hampton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $193,200 and median rent is $811/month.
Hampton's violent crime rate is 620.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2714.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hampton are operated by Hampton.
The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hampton, SC has a population of 2,725, a median household income of $50,875, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hampton averages 61.9°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hampton, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29924.
The population of Hampton, South Carolina is 2,725 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hampton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $193,200, median household income $50,875, crime index 150 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
