City Stats Blog Series – Hampton

The area of Hampton Roads is steeped in 400 years of American history and hundreds of historical sites and attractions in the area that draw visitors from around the world each year. Hampton Roads is notable for its large military presence, shipyards, coal piers, and hundreds of miles of waterfront property and beaches, all of which contribute to the diversity and stability of the region's economy.

Population in 2010: 137,436

48% Male and 52% Female

Estimated median household income in 2009: $46,440

Land area: 51.8 square miles

Median resident age: 35.5 years

America's first free public schools, the Syms and Eaton free schools (later combined as Syms-Eaton Academy), were established in Hampton in 1634 and 1659 respectively. Today, Hampton is home to Hampton University, three other community colleges, five public high schools, and more than 10 public middle and elementary schools with multiple private school options.

Hampton does have a playful side, too! The region hosts two week-long visits by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus each year with multiple performances at Norfolk Scope and the Hampton Coliseum. The Historic Triangle is located on the Virginia Peninsula and includes the colonial communities of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. Harbor tours are also always interesting to see.

The Coliseum, home of the Hampton Jazz Festival, is conveniently located in the heart of Hampton and hosts many fun events every year. In 2012, Disney on Ice, Trey Songz, Kevin Hart, and other shows came to the Coliseum.

Stats show that the most common occupations for men are electrical equipment mechanics while the most common occupations for women are secretaries and administrative assistants. Travel time to work remains average.

Homes in Hampton are moderately priced because of the great location. Take a look at the chart below:

Hampton has so much to offer and could be a great location for your next move. The area is rich in diversity in all areas of living and is a real gem in southeastern Virginia. We will be back next week with our next City Stats Blog Series on Poquoson!

As a reminder, all of the data above came from city-data.com!  For more information or sources, check out their website!