Virginia Beach–Norfolk metro, VA–NC relocation guide
Moving to Hampton, VA
About Hampton
Hampton is the Peninsula's historic waterfront city — about 138,000 residents with roots to 1610 (one of America's oldest continuous English-speaking settlements). Fort Monroe (decommissioned 2011, now a national monument with public beaches) and Langley Air Force Base anchor the military economy; NASA Langley Research Center adds aerospace jobs. Downtown's waterfront, the Virginia Air & Space Science Center, and Buckroe Beach define the lifestyle. Housing: Phoebus and downtown historic homes, Fox Hill and Buckroe beach cottages, suburban Wythe and Northampton subdivisions.
Home prices in Hampton
The median list in Hampton is $320,000.
Top places in Hampton
- Fort Monroe National Monument — 565 acres of beaches, the moated stone fort, and the Casemate Museum (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Virginia Air & Space Science Center — NASA Langley's visitor center with the Apollo 12 command module.
- Buckroe Beach — the city's Chesapeake Bay beach with the fishing pier and boardwalk.
- Downtown Hampton waterfront — the carousel, marina, and Hampton History Museum.
- Bluebird Gap Farm — free city farm with animals and trails.
- Sandy Bottom Nature Park — 456 acres of lakes, trails, and a nature center.
- Langley Speedway — NASCAR-sanctioned short track.
- Grandview Nature Preserve — bay beach and marsh trails at the city's northeast tip.
Commuting from Hampton
- To Newport News: ~15–20 minutes via I-64 (approximate).
- To Norfolk / Virginia Beach (Southside): ~30–50 minutes via the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel — chronic congestion, especially summer weekends (approximate).
- To Williamsburg: ~25–30 minutes via I-64 (approximate).
Schools in Hampton
Public schools: Hampton City Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hampton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hampton, VA?
The median list in Hampton is $320,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Hampton, VA?
To Newport News: ~15–20 minutes via I-64 (approximate). - Which school district serves Hampton, VA?
Hampton is served by Hampton City Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.