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Hampton

#8 in Best Suburbs to Live in Norfolk Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Virginia
  • 253 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    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 135,583. 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.
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    Population
    135,583
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $186,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,100
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools

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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Assault
        116.4
        282.7
      • Murder
        11.9
        6.1
      • Rape
        17.9
        40.7
      • Robbery
        89.6
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      National
      • Burglary
        366.5
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,579.9
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        172.4
        284
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      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        11%
      • 10-17 years
        10%
      • 18-24 years
        12%
      • 25-34 years
        16%
      • 35-44 years
        11%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        13%
      • 65+ years
        15%
      Education Levels
      National
      • Master's degree or higher
        11%
        12%
      • Bachelor's degree
        16%
        19%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        36%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        28%
        28%
      • Less than high school diploma
        9%
        13%
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      Working in Hampton

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $54,550
      National
      $55,322
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      Hampton Reviews

      253 reviews
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      Nice area, plenty to do! I give it a rating of three stars because we are still relatively new to the area, so I can't say that I love it, but it is not a bad place to be located. Very close to the water, restaurants, shopping, and easy access to larger areas and entertainment.
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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.
      It's so great here! The cost of living is less than for example, Virginia Beach, on the other side of the water. I have a consistent commute time: 30 minutes. Also, taking the bridge without tolls does not add to my commute time.
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