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Is Hampton, NH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,754same as U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,790about $8,733/month · 20% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$545,30064% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,160 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Hampshire. It is number 9 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hampton
$1,754
Exeter
$1,888
Durham
$1,228
Berlin
$969
Milford
$1,733
Franklin
$1,225
Hanover
$3,199

How much do households earn in Hampton?

Under $25k
9.9%
$25k–50k
14.0%
$50k–100k
37.8%
$100k–150k
14.7%
$150k+
21.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hampton

SizeHamptonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,675$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,021$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,336$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hampton overall?

Everyday prices in New Hampshire overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
115
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
134
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hampton, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hampton

🏛️ Property tax$6,872a year · 1.26% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$162a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hampton

Commute to work25.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hampton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,030 a month less.

Renting
$1,754
Owning
$3,784

Owning assumes a typical $545,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,530 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hampton, NH?

Renting in Hampton costs a median of about $1,754 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.

How much do I need to make to live in Hampton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,160 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hampton cheap or expensive?

Hampton is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $104,790. It ranks 9th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hampton?

The median homeowner in Hampton pays $6,872 a year in property taxes, about 1.26% of the median home value.

Is Hampton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New Hampshire are 4% above 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 $545,300, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.

10,101 people live in Hampton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.