The Town FilesHampton, New Hampshire
Town in Rockingham County · population 16,214 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $550,200
- Household income
- $95,233
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 63 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 55.8
Hampton is a town of 16,214 people in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $550,200, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks more seaside character than 94% of New Hampshire towns, more walkable than 93% of New Hampshire towns, more vibrant than 89% of New Hampshire towns.
How Hampton ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hampton is worth $550,200, above the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $95,233, which is more affordable than 6% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,628 a month. 73.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hampton | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $550,200 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,628 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $95,233 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.8% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.9% | — |
Who lives in Hampton
| People | Hampton | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.8 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.9% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 11.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.8% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 92.5% |
Weather in Hampton
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 16.3°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.6 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hampton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1953 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 21, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Rockingham County since 1996
Rockingham County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Rockingham County
Rockingham County had 157,028 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,537 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Hampton itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Hampton
4 public schools with 1,959 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnacunnet High School | 9-13 | 1,055 | 10.7 |
| Adeline C. Marston School | 3-5 | 309 | 10.3 |
| Hampton Academy | 6-8 | 302 | 8.6 |
| Hampton Centre School | PK-2 | 293 | 10.9 |
Towns near Hampton
- Hampton, NH0.6 mi · 9,597 people · home $545,300
- Hampton Beach, NH2.1 mi · 2,598 people · home $508,900
- North Hampton, NH2.8 mi · 4,538 people · home $670,400
- Seabrook, NH4.1 mi · 8,401 people · home $443,500
- Exeter, NH6.2 mi · 10,109 people · home $357,500
- Stratham, NH6.3 mi · 7,669 people · home $655,400
- Salisbury, MA6.5 mi · 9,236 people · home $478,700
- Greenland, NH7.0 mi · 4,067 people · home $662,800
Hampton questions
Is Hampton, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hampton scores better for retirees than 85% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 39%. 30.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.8).
How much does a house cost in Hampton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hampton is valued at $550,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,233, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,628 a month.
What is the weather like in Hampton?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 62.6 inches of snow.
Does Hampton get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hampton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1953. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)