Hampton, Virginia
Among the top 1% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
- top 3% for airport distance
- top 3% for walkability
- bottom 4% for property crime
Hampton is a county in Virginia with about 137,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, walkability, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on monthly rent and property crime.
Official websitehampton.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.3 in
muggy 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 11% of US counties
Home Value$220k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 10% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 19% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.98%better than 40% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.05%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment6.5%better than 20% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.9 in69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.7 inbetter than 69% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 21% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk61.7better than 37% of US counties
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 49% of US counties
School Quality49.7better than 39% of US counties
Violent Crime1667/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Crime2946/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Community
Population137,21785th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.514th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6094th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9310th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+433rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)36.4%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)48.0%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.6%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 66% of US counties
Walkability11.4/20better than 97% of US counties
Airport Distance14 mibetter than 97% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.7%better than 82% of US counties
Amenities Nearby14.65better than 93% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hampton an affordable place to live?
- Hampton is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 11% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hampton?
- The median home value in Hampton is $220k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hampton?
- Median household income in Hampton is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hampton?
- Median gross rent in Hampton is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hampton safe?
- Hampton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1667/100k (better than 12%). Property crime is 2946/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hampton?
- Hampton averages 80°F in July and 41°F in January, with 48.9 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hampton?
- Public-school quality in Hampton is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hampton?
- The average one-way commute in Hampton is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)