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Hampton

#8 in Best Suburbs to Live in Norfolk Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Virginia
  • 216 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Hampton is a city in Virginia with a population of 136,255. Hampton is in Hampton City County. Living in Hampton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hampton there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hampton. The public schools in Hampton are above average.
    About Hampton...
    Population
    136,255

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $186,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,062
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Hampton Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      132.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      12.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      19.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      137.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      408.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,579.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      246.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Hampton

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,021
    National
    $55,322
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    Hampton Reviews

    216 reviews
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    Hampton is FULL of amenities! It's not a very big city, but everything you need is in close range. It's extremely convenient. My only real concern are the panhandlers. There are signs everywhere explaining not to encourage panhandling and to call the number listed. However, "homeless" individuals continuously stand right under the sign begging for money, and drivers that pass by continue to cater to them.
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    Hampton, VA is a great place to live in. One of the main benefits is being in such close proximity to so many different areas of interest, such as historic Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Washington D.C., and the Outer Banks while not being in the middle of a bustling city or far away from other populations. The city is full of a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and things to do while not being overly crowded. The people are friendly and there are a wide variety of different communities for people to get involved with. On the downside the city does have several areas of run down communities which could use some major revitalization and clean up. However, overall the city is a nice place to live with plenty of work opportunities and ways to stay busy.
    Hampton offers a variety of things to do. It is family friendly with free activities in the area especially during the summer months. Hampton is situated near Williamsburg and less than an hour from Virginia Beach. including many resturants that cater to every taste bud. Fmilies can take adnavtage of free beautiful parks as weather permits. Housing demand is higher than supply so ensure to take advantage of the opportunity when housing becomes available. Peak travel times will present traffic challenges, however traffic does move consitently barring an accident or road closures. This is pertaining more to trunnels and bridges.