The Town FilesHampton city, Virginia
137,557 people. The median home is worth $245,700 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $69,621.
Towns in Hampton city
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 137,148 | $245,700 | $69,621 | 36.8 |
People and housing
| Hampton city | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,700 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,427 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $69,621 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 36.8 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
50,137 jobs in 2024, average pay $63,365 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 213 storm events in Hampton city from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Hampton city has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| October 15, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4401: Hurricane Florence |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| November 2, 2016 | Hurricane | DR-4291: Hurricane Matthew |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).