What is the median household income in Hampton (community), NH?
The median household income in Hampton (community), NH is $97,163 (±$3,708) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,654 a month would take about $66,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Hampton (community), the median household income went from $92,220 in 2015–2019 to $97,163 in 2020–2024 (+5.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $97,163 (±$3,708)
- Median renter income
- $62,349 (±$10,310)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $66,200
Income in Hampton (community) against Rockingham County, its state and the nation
| Hampton (community) | Rockingham County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,163 (±$3,708) | $118,331 (±$2,820) | $99,031 (±$1,123) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $62,349 (±$10,310) | $67,946 (±$3,101) | $58,605 (±$1,528) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $120,101 (±$19,240) | $136,086 (±$3,815) | $118,067 (±$1,173) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,654 (±$93) | $1,687 (±$46) | $1,491 (±$15) | $1,413 |
In Hampton (community), median household income is lower than in Rockingham County ($118,331).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire ($99,031).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Rockingham County, Hampton (community) ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 11 of 52.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Hampton (community)
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,654 a month ($19,848 a year) needs an income of about $66,200 a year.
The median renting household in Hampton (community) earns $62,349 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,220 (±$9,637) | $97,163 (±$3,708) | +5.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,179 (±$96) | $1,654 (±$93) | +40.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $372,000 (±$16,082) | $545,300 (±$63,082) | +46.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Hampton (community)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton (community) | — | $97,163 (±$3,708) | — |
| Hampton Beach | 2.2 mi | $82,557 (±$17,401) | Not measurably different |
| North Hampton | 2.5 mi | $146,458 (±$29,048) | Higher |
| Hampton Falls | 3.4 mi | $166,157 (±$13,817) | Higher |
| Seabrook Beach | 4.4 mi | $93,571 (±$42,931) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 4.6 mi | $84,349 (±$15,363) | Not measurably different |
| Stratham | 6.3 mi | $151,998 (±$20,080) | Higher |
| Exeter (community) | 6.5 mi | $87,346 (±$20,602) | Not measurably different |
| Greenland | 6.7 mi | $162,837 (±$10,892) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Hampton, NH ($146,458), Hampton Falls, NH ($166,157), Stratham, NH ($151,998).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Rockingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Londonderry (community) | $119,571 (±$13,138) |
| 2 | Hampton (community) | $97,163 (±$3,708) |
| 3 | Epping (community) | $95,273 (±$21,721) |
| 4 | Seabrook Beach | $93,571 (±$42,931) |
| 5 | Derry (community) | $91,673 (±$11,389) |
| 6 | Exeter (community) | $87,346 (±$20,602) |
| 7 | Newmarket (community) | $87,196 (±$8,277) |
| 8 | Hampton Beach | $82,557 (±$17,401) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Rockingham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hampton (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Hampton, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hampton (community)
What is the median household income in Hampton (community)?
The median household income in Hampton (community) is $97,163 (±$3,708) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Hampton (community)?
About $66,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,654 a month.
Have incomes in Hampton (community) kept up with inflation?
In Hampton (community), the median household income went from $92,220 in 2015–2019 to $97,163 in 2020–2024 (+5.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
What do renters earn in Hampton (community)?
The median renting household in Hampton (community), NH earns $62,349 (±$10,310) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampton CDP, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampton CDP, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampton CDP, New Hampshire
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampton CDP, New Hampshire
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampton CDP, New Hampshire
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampton CDP, New Hampshire
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hampton CDP, New Hampshire (place:32980, in state:33).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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