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Hampton, VA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Hampton.

Population: 138,954 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hampton, VA is $277,611 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $284,600 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,754/month. 37 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$277,611

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,611
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+74.7%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$285,270
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$284,600
Median list price
$302,490
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
88
For-sale inventory
586
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
213

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,754/mo
1-year rent change
+3.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,486/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,503/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,363/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,783/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
102.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
37
Elementary schools
21
Middle schools
5
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Hampton City Public Schools, York County Public Schools, New Horizons Career and Technical Center
Schools include
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary, Armstrong Elementary, C. ALTON LINDSAY MIDDLE, Hunter B. Andrews, Jane H. Bryan Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Langley Air Force Base/NASA Langley Research Center (0.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
108
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-19,358
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,555
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,537

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
39
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (1 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
176
Nearest airport
Langley Air Force Base (LFI) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Langley Air Force Base (LFI) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL, SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-114 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
43.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,267
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,124
Average weekly wage
$1,010
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
161

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HamptonState medianUS median
Median home value$277,611$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$284,600$380,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,754/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,267$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hampton, VA?
$277,611.
What is the median sale price in Hampton, VA?
$284,600.
How long do homes take to sell in Hampton, VA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Hampton, VA?
Typical rent: $1,754/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hampton, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is Hampton, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Hampton, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hampton, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hampton, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Langley Air Force Base/NASA Langley Research Center, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve Hampton, VA?
37 schools (21 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hampton, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hampton, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hampton, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 102.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Hampton

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