Below Average CostSafer than AverageHampton City Public Schools
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Hampton is a mid-sized city of 137,217 in Virginia, with a median household income of $64,430
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hampton stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), 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: 97.4
Hampton's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hampton costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hampton, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$219,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,255
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,430
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Hampton's violent crime rate is 247.6 per 100,000 residents
— 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
247.6 /100k
Property Crime
2882.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hampton is served primarily by Hampton City Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hampton, VA
National Avg
School District
Hampton City Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
20
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hampton sees average highs of 49.0°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Hampton's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hampton roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $219,800 and median rent is $1,255/month.
Hampton's violent crime rate is 247.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2882.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hampton are operated by Hampton City Public Schools.
The district has 20 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hampton, VA has a population of 137,217, a median household income of $64,430, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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 49.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hampton, VA is covered by 10 ZIP codes: 23666, 23669, 23664, 23661, 23665, 23663, 23681, 23651, 23667, 23668.
The population of Hampton, Virginia is 137,217 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hampton: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $219,800, median household income $64,430, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
