Hampton, Hampton VA — neighborhood review

Hampton, VA

Hampton · VA 23669

Updated August 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$260K

Median Price

51/100

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
D+Walkability
51/100
WYLT Score70/100

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
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

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