Hampton is a small town of 1,419 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $50,658
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hampton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 88.9
Hampton's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hampton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hampton, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$583
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,658
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hampton's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
131.2 /100k
Property Crime
1056.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hampton is served primarily by Carter County.
Metric
Hampton, TN
National Avg
School District
Carter County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hampton sees average highs of 46.2°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.0 inches of snow per year.
Hampton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hampton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,600 and median rent is $583/month.
Hampton's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1056.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hampton are operated by Carter County.
The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools.
15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hampton, TN has a population of 1,419, a median household income of $50,658, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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 46.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches
with about 6.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hampton, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37658.
The population of Hampton, Tennessee is 1,419 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hampton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $105,600, median household income $50,658, crime index 41 (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.
