Downtown Hampton
Suburban Neighborhood in Hampton, Virginia
Hampton City County 23669
Hampton homes in a peaceful, residential community
With only 261 homes in the neighborhood, the housing market in Downtown Hampton is understandably slow, and homebuyers can expect fewer than 10 homes to come up for sale within any given year. Nearly all those homes are bracketed between Eaton Street and the riverfront, where the residential streetscapes are surprisingly suburban despite the neighborhood’s downtown location. A circular subdivision of waterfront townhouses hugs the Hampton River north of Mill Point Park, where residents enjoy HOA amenities, attached garages and outdoor living spaces with views of the river starting at $250,000. A small enclave of single-family homes rests on the neighborhood’s northeast corner, offering saltbox, split-level and stick-style houses for $350,000 to $450,000.Heading outdoors near the Hampton River
Downtown Hampton is located on the banks of the Hampton River as it empties into the Chesapeake Bay, providing plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors. River Street Park features a popular canoe and kayak boat launch on the Hampton River, offering residents access to the vast network of tidal rivers cutting into the Newport News peninsula. Downriver from River Street Park, Mill Point Park is the gem of Downtown Hampton’s park system, home to most of the local festivals and events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, fall festivals and farmers markets. On rainy days, locals can explore the halls of the Hampton History Museum — with galleries illustrating four centuries of national history on Virginia’s Atlantic Coast — or touch the more than 100 hands-on exhibits at the Virginia Air & Space Center.Hampton City public schools just down the road
Students in Downtown Hampton begin their education at Peake Elementary School, a C-plus-rated school with a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. From there, students graduate to Alton Lindsay Middle School and Hampton High School, both of which earn a B-minus grade on Niche. Nearly one in five seniors at Hampton High School are enrolled in AP classes; and with an average SAT score of 1040, these students are regularly admitted into prestigious local universities like James Madison University and William & Mary.Family-friendly events in Downtown Hampton
At the center of Hampton, residents can enjoy a variety of community events and, in the summer months, festivals are a common occurrence. Residents can choose between many well-attended options, from the Crabtown Seafood Festival, where seafood vendors, boats and tons of visitors gather along the waterfront to enjoy Hampton's hometown flavors, or the Blackbeard Pirate Festival, where the city is overrun by pirates celebrating Hampton's maritime history with live music fireworks, period vendors and arts and crafts.Weekly events are also common in Hampton. One popular event is the “Groovin’ by the Bay” summer concert series where local bands perform a mix of beach, pop, oldies, Motown and rock in Mill Point Park on Sunday nights.
Getting around Virginia's Tidewater Region
Located at the southern tip of the Newport News peninsula, Downtown Hampton sits on the banks of the Hampton River as it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Residents enjoy immediate access to Interstate 64, on which they can travel the 75 miles inland to Richmond — home of the nearest international airport — or travel south into Norfolk and Virginia Beach on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels. The Hampton Transit Center provides public transportation by bus into areas throughout Hampton, while the Greyhound Bus Station offers access to surrounding cities across the Atlantic Coast.Shopping and dining
Retail and grocery shopping is easy in Downtown Hampton, where residents can walk to the specialty stores and boutiques around Hampton City Hall or take the city bus from any of the stops on Pembroke Ave to the major retailers on the neighborhood’s edge. Locals shop for groceries at Food Lion or Swami Food Store, while major retailers like Lowe’s, Walmart and The Home Depot are located a few exits north along Interstate 64. Breakfast is served at Guilty Pleasure Coffee Shop, a locally owned establishment with a unique breakfast menu and gourmet coffee bar. The Grey Goose bakery and restaurant serves one of the most popular brunch menus in Hampton, while the Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery offers an array of house-made beer and spirits — in addition to local and national touring bands — within its dining room in the historic Hampton armory.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vanda Kennedy
Vanda Kennedy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
(757) 239-3987
52 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Hampton
$210,000 Price
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William Tuider
William Tuider
Golston Real Estate Inc
(470) 491-1544
39 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Hampton
$290K - $297K Price Range
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Kelly DeLucia
Kelly DeLucia
Responds QuicklyKW Allegiance
(757) 347-5471
138 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Hampton
$275,000 Price
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Debi Warren
Debi Warren
Responds QuicklyLiz Moore & Associates LLC
(757) 703-2056
151 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Hampton
$241,000 Price
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Paul Bauer
Paul Bauer
Responds QuicklyThe Bauer Group-Real Estate Solutions
(757) 780-8368
149 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Hampton
$147K - $210K Price Range
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Gregory Montie
Gregory Montie
Responds QuicklyCOVA Home Realty
(757) 982-3903
242 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Hampton
$287,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Darling Stadium
Mill Point Park
Ridgway Park
Honor Park
James M. Eason Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Hampton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Hampton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Hampton, Hampton sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Hampton, Hampton over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$272,500
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$237,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$303,950
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
204
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,451
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,284
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,000
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
655
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,440 - $2,249 per month
- Heritage at Settlers Landing Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 553 Settlers Landing Rd
- Hampton, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
815
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,029
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,103
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
31.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
54.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Olde Hampton
This historic and growing area has roots in space exploration and maritime pride
Pasture Point
One of Hampton's oldest neighborhoods along the waterfront and by downtown
Victoria Boulevard Historic District
Historic Queen Anne and Victorian homes in a streetcar suburb
Westhampton
Quiet suburb with military influences and a rich colonial history
Newtown-Crown Point
Nautical neighborhood offering downtown access and waterside serenity
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