Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Hampton
Hampton, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,365
Population
143,726
Renter Mix
48% Rent
A major military community with a rich history on display
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Hampton, Virginia, stretches along the Chesapeake Bay, offering residents a coastal lifestyle steeped in American history. This waterfront city of approximately 137,000 residents combines beautiful beaches with strong ties to military and aerospace communities. The housing market includes everything from waterfront properties near Buckroe Beach to established neighborhoods surrounding Hampton University. One-bedroom apartments average $1,312 per month, while two-bedroom units average $1,474, reflecting annual increases of 1.7% and 2.2% respectively.
Downtown Hampton and the Peninsula Town Center form the heart of the community. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Buckroe Beach and Park, with its fishing pier and seasonal events. Fort Monroe National Monument stands as a cornerstone of American history, preserving the site where the first enslaved Africans arrived in English North America in 1619. The city's aerospace legacy continues through NASA's Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base. Hampton University's historic campus adds to the area's educational landscape. The Peninsula Town Center offers shopping and dining options in an open-air setting, while downtown Hampton features local shops and waterfront restaurants along Queens Way.
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Historic buildings in Hampton, VA
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,459
Average: $82,911
Education
33,025
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
67,359
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hampton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hampton, VA is $1,292 for a studio, $1,378 for one bedroom, $1,538 for two bedrooms, and $1,885 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hampton has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,378/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$1,943/month
1,240 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,629/month
558 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hampton, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
562 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
309 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,516 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Public
Grades K-5
297 Students
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
577 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,516 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,131 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
676 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,365 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,564 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,359 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bluebird Gap Farm
- Fort Monroe National Monument
- Virginia Living Museum
- Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
- Mariners' Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
- Norfolk International
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† 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.