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What are the crime rate and median income in Hampton, VA?
The violent-crime rate in Hampton was 2.7 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 30% higher than the statewide rate (2.1). Median household income is $69,621 and the median home value is $245,700. Population: about 137,557 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Hampton?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Hampton at 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (369 in all). For comparison, that is 30% higher than the Virginia rate (2.1) and 18% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 24. Property crime came to 3,952 offenses (28.6 per 1,000; Virginia: 13.5). Compared with 2021, when 394 were reported, the count is down 6%.
| Offense (2025) | Hampton count | Per 1,000 | Virginia per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 369 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 24 | 0.17 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 47 | 0.34 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 87 | 0.63 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 211 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 3,952 | 28.6 | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 192 | 1.4 | 0.87 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,271 | 23.7 | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 489 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Hampton changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 394 | 3,445 | 29 |
| 2022 | 381 | 4,050 | 21 |
| 2023 | 395 | 4,162 | 27 |
| 2024 | 343 | 3,993 | 15 |
| 2025 | 369 | 3,952 | 24 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Hampton Police Department's own reports.
How does Hampton compare with Virginia?
Hampton's median household earns $69,621 a year, 25% lower than the state figure ($93,170). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $245,700, and half of renters pay more than $1,427 a month. About 137,557 people live on 51 square miles of land, roughly 2,673 per square mile. The city lies in Hampton city.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hampton | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,557 | 8,705,170 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,621 | $93,170 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,700 | $383,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,427 | $1,579 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% | 42.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Hampton?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Hampton: Langley Air Force Base/Nasa Langley Research Center. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Hampton. Tallest on the list: Upper Big Bethel Dam (18 ft) and Lower Big Bethel Dam (16 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Hampton city as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Hampton?
No highway work zones were listed in Hampton city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Hampton?
Inside the city limits there are 36 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument. 1 state park or recreation area: Machicomoco State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hampton
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Hampton city limits, plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 018 (Hampton), Freds Wilson Auction Service LLC (Hampton), Langley Main Exchange (Langley Afb), Mercury Pawn Shop (Hampton), Superior Guns And Range LLC (Hampton) and Superior Pawn & Gun (Hampton).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map inside the Hampton city limits: Virginia ABC and Virginia ABC (Hampton). Virginia has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Hampton city limits: Virginia League for Planned Parenthood: Hampton Health Center (Hampton).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hampton?
In 2025, Hampton had 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (369 reported), 30% higher than the Virginia rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 28.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hampton?
$69,621 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $93,170 for Virginia.
How much do homes cost in Hampton?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $245,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $383,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Hampton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Hampton city as “Relatively Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Norfolk, VA (9 mi) · Newport News, VA (13 mi) · Portsmouth, VA (13 mi) · Virginia Beach, VA (24 mi) · Chesapeake, VA (25 mi) · Suffolk, VA (31 mi)
More: Virginia statewide numbers · county page: Hampton city · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Hampton city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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