Hampton, Virginia
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 56% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US places
- top 6% for natural disaster risk
- top 7% for airport distance
- bottom 7% for property crime
Hampton is a city in Virginia with about 137,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime 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 4.8 in3.4 in
muggy 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 20% of US places
Home Value$220k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 32% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.98%better than 51% of US places
Income Tax5.80%better than 36% of US places
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.05%better than 35% of US places
Unemployment6.5%better than 28% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.8 in70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.7 inbetter than 72% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 42% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 16% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.4better than 94% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 50% of US places
School Quality49.7better than 35% of US places
Violent Crime1643/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Crime2917/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Community
Population137,21799th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.529th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6093rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+435th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)36.4%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)48.0%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 74% of US places
Walkability11.6/20better than 91% of US places
Airport Distance14 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.7%better than 59% of US places
Amenities Nearby13.56better than 17% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 53% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hampton an affordable place to live?
- Hampton is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 20% 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 1643/100k (better than 13%). Property crime is 2917/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hampton?
- Hampton averages 80°F in July and 41°F in January, with 47.8 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 35% 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)