City profile
Hampton, NH
Rockingham County · Population 10,101
Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, NH with about 10,101 residents and a typical home value near $545,000. It is 10 miles from Portsmouth, NH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
23°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$545,300
Typical monthly housing
$3,766
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
117
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.77%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 86/100
Top hazards: Coastal flooding, Ice storm, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
41 mi to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 48% Democratic / 51% Republican
Community
Population
10,101
Black population
0.2%
County
Rockingham County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NH is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance costs are among the lowest in the U.S.
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 10,101 residents
- Typical home value about $545,000
- 10 miles from Portsmouth, NH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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