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Hampton, VA
Hampton · VA 23669
Updated June 23, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$238K
Median Price
9/100
Walk Score
9/10
Schools
45 min
to Richmond, VA
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
B-Safety
72/100
ASchools
90/100
CQuietness
60/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
9/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Hampton is an affordable, safe suburb with strong schools and close ties to Langley Air Force Base, but it’s very car‑dependent and public transit options are minimal. If you’re a base employee or a family looking for decent schools, it’s worth a look, but if you rely on walking or public transit, you’ll be disappointed.
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The Good
- ✓Median home price ($238k) matches median income ($60k) fairly well
- ✓Highly rated public schools (average rating 9)
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Strong sense of safety per local sentiment
- ✓Proximity to Langley Air Force Base
- ✓Owner occupancy rate over 50%
- ✓Average household size small (2.3) suits small families or singles
Real Talk
- !Walkscore of 9 means almost all errands need a car
- !Commute to major job centers like Richmond is long and relies on personal vehicle
- !Limited public transit and bike infrastructure
- !Parking can be an issue in commercial areas
- !Property taxes in Virginia can be high
- $Car insurance and maintenance
- $Parking fees in nearby commercial zones
- $Higher-than-average property taxes
Best For
Base employeesFamiliesCommutersFirst‑time homebuyers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Hampton, VA
B-
Safety grade
Safety score72 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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