Explore Downtown Hampton
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Hampton a good place to live?
Downtown Hampton is a good place to live. Downtown Hampton is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Downtown Hampton is a suburban neighborhood. Downtown Hampton has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $66,103 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 31.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Hampton are renters, with 59% of residents renting and 41% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Downtown Hampton can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Downtown Hampton neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Hampton, VA a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Hampton, VA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Hampton?
The median home price in Downtown Hampton is $292,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $58,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.47%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,470 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $63K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Hampton. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Downtown Hampton is $66K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Hampton?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Hampton are:
- Hunter B. Andrews PK-8 School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
- Phoebus High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- C. Alton Lindsay Middle School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.3.
What are the best private schools in Downtown Hampton?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Hampton are:
- Saint Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
What are the most popular zip codes in Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA are Old North Hampton, Coliseum Central, Phoebus, Westhampton and Willow Oaks.
