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Crime in Hampton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hampton. Key points include:
There were 4,322 total crimes in Hampton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hampton is 3,129.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hampton is 247.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hampton is 2,882.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hampton is 47.68% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Hampton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hampton / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,322 | 3,129.6 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 342 | 247.6 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 15 | 10.9 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 78 | 56.5 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 209 | 151.3 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,980 | 2,882.0 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 290 | 210.0 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,360 | 2,433.0 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 330 | 239.0 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hampton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hampton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hampton is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hampton is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hampton is $275,340.
The median income in Hampton is $69,621.
Hampton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hampton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hampton | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 107 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hampton, VA Weather
The average high in Hampton is 68.1° and the average low is 52.6°.
There are 72.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 4.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hampton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hampton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hampton
The current population in Hampton is 137,557. The population has decreased 1.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 137,557 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 137,334 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 137,217 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 136,748 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 135,169 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 135,041 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 135,583 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 136,255 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 136,789 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 137,081 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 136,904 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 136,957 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 137,471 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 138,148 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 139,046 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hampton
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Hampton is:
35.2% White with 48,479 White residents.
48.1% African American with 66,188 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 339 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 3,085 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 66 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 1,233 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 8,720 Two Or More residents.
6.9% Hispanic with 9,447 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hampton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.2% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 48.1% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hampton
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Hampton is 52.1% female with 71,626 female residents.
Hampton is 47.9% male with 65,931 male residents.
| Gender | Hampton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hampton for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Hampton completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Hampton completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Hampton completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Hampton completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Hampton completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Hampton completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Hampton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hampton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Hampton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hampton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hampton, Virginia
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5.8% of households in Hampton earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Hampton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Hampton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Hampton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Hampton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Hampton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Hampton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Hampton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in Hampton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Hampton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hampton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
