salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.1 minutes each way. Most homes (76.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,280 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 153 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hampton?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hampton
| Size | Hampton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,324 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,697 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,871 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hampton overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hampton, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hampton
Life in Hampton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hampton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $289 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $283,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hampton, GA?
Renting in Hampton costs a median of about $2,257 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Hampton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,280 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hampton cheap or expensive?
Hampton is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.5% of the typical household income of $80,944. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hampton?
The median homeowner in Hampton pays $2,830 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Hampton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hampton?
The median home value in Hampton is $283,700, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,687 people live in Hampton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.