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Hampton
  • City in Virginia
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Hampton

#9 in Best Suburbs to Live in Norfolk Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    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 minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Hampton is a city in Virginia with a population of 136,748. 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
    136,748
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $191,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,159
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      161.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      20
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      72.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      189.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,099.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      202.9
      284

    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
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Hampton

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,380
    National
    $69,021
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