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Cost of Living in Hampton city, VA

Population 137,557 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,427
Median home value$245,700
Median household income$69,621

The median rent in Hampton city, VA is $1,427/month, 10% lower than the Virginia median and about the same as the U.S. median. The median home value is $245,700, 26% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $69,621 a year, 25% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 24.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $57,080/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,242/mo

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Hampton city vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Hampton cityVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$1,427$1,579$1,413
Median home value$245,700$383,700$332,700
Median household income$69,621$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate56.9%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher28.5%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate12.7%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.3%4.3%5.2%
Work from home10.4%18.3%15.1%
Median age36.839.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Hampton city, VA?

The median gross rent in Hampton city, VA is $1,427 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Hampton city, VA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $57,080 a year in gross income.

Is Hampton city, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is about the same as the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.5 times the median household income.

Other counties in Virginia

Fairfax County, VARent $2,276 · Income $153,637Prince William County, VARent $2,067 · Income $131,402Virginia Beach city, VARent $1,714 · Income $92,968Loudoun County, VARent $2,386 · Income $181,765Chesterfield County, VARent $1,629 · Income $101,931Henrico County, VARent $1,541 · Income $88,783

Counties with a similar cost of living

Charlotte County, FLRent $1,464 · Income $69,952Butte County, CARent $1,414 · Income $67,928Volusia County, FLRent $1,467 · Income $70,044Chatham County, GARent $1,471 · Income $71,097Yavapai County, AZRent $1,351 · Income $69,613Duval County, FLRent $1,475 · Income $71,277

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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