Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
14%
Over 65
32%
Hampton
Hampton, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,653
Population
19,433
Renter Mix
30% Rent
It’s all about the tunes and beaches in Hampton
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When you live in Hampton, you’ll be living in a beautiful New England community rich in history, culture, and nightlife. Located in Rockingham County, the city was one of four state townships chartered by the General Court of Massachusetts. A thriving business district – dotted with banks, restaurants, and specialty service shops – is located along State Route 1, making it easy to run errands all in one place.
Hampton is the 16th largest city in New Hampshire, encompassed by great beaches that draw tourists. Hampton Beach is great for surfing or relaxation, with restaurants, shops, and the Explore the World Oceanarium in walking distance of the tide.
Most of the enthralling history of Hampton is revealed through colorful exhibits at the Tuck Museum on Park Avenue. Here, visitors can learn about the city’s beginnings as a small farming town to the versatile beach destination it has become today. Unique boutiques, gift shops, and eateries reside in Hampton, further enhancing the city’s quick development.
In addition to great restaurants in this seaside town, exciting nightlife exists too. The Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom is a fun spot for music, and has had bands such as The B-52’s and Korn play on stage.
Hampton apartments are close to Interstate 95, making travel a breeze for residents. The city is only seven miles away from the Exeter Amtrak Stations – and SEPTA rail service from here connects Hampton and Boston. The closest airport is Portsmouth which offers both domestic and international flights.
Explore the City
An oxbow stream meanders toward the ocean in New Hampshire Beaches.
Marshlands are a refuge for wildlife in New Hampshire Beaches.
A person with a surfboard walks into the oncoming waves in Hampton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,944
Average: $120,507
Education
8,298
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,672
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hampton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hampton, NH is $1,208 for a studio, $1,653 for one bedroom, and $1,989 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hampton has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,653/month
613 Sq Ft
House
$4,184/month
2,084 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,440/month
952 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hampton, NH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
311 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
333 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,063 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hampton Beach State Park
- North Beach
- North Hampton State Beach
- Fuller Gardens
- Jenness State Beach
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Portsmouth International at Pease
- Manchester Boston Regional
Top Apartments in Hampton
Houses for Rent in Hampton
Living in Hampton
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.