Hampton, NH 03842 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Hampton, NH—03842

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$630,000

3.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$94,400

14.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.0%

Median Rent

$2,100

12.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,850

13.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,300

0.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,000

14.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Hampton, NH

As of May '26, the median home price in Hampton, NH is $630,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.3%. This indicates that home prices in Hampton, NH are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$630,000	3.3%
Single Family	$721,000	4.8%
Condos	$466,000	0.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Hampton, NH

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hampton, NH is $2,390, with a year-over-year rent change of -12.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hampton, NH is studios: $1,360, 1-bedrooms: $1,830, 2-bedrooms: $2,370, 3-bedrooms: $3,040, 4-bedrooms: $4,130. The most common rental property sizes in Hampton, NH are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 42.3% and 32.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,100	$2,390
Studio Rent	$1,400	$1,360
1 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,830
2 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,370
3 Bed Rent	$3,000	$3,040
4 Bed Rent	$4,000	$4,130

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

14.2%

1 Bedroom

32.7%

2 Bedrooms

42.3%

3 Bedrooms

10.1%

4 Bedrooms

0.7%

Property Listings — Hampton, NH

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hampton, NH is 36. This is a increase of 15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$589,000	2.0%
Listing Count	91	-10.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-10.0%
Days on Market	36	15.0%

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Demographics — Hampton, NH

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hampton, NH has a population of 16,200, which has increased by 5.0% over the past 5 years. Hampton, NH is a less popular place for families, as children make up 13.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 43.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,200	5.0%
% Under 18	13.7%	-6.2%
% Seniors	27.9%	14.3%
% WFH	19.6%	292.0%
% w/ College Degree	43.3%	-13.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hampton, NH is a predominantly white area, with 95.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hampton, NH is hispanic, making up 1.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.7% of the population in Hampton, NH, and this percentage has decreased by 35.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	95.4%	1.4%
% Black	0.6%	500.0%
% Hispanic	1.3%	-7.1%
% Asian	1.1%	-26.7%
% Foreign Born	2.7%	-35.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Hampton, NH

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 386 mortgage originations in Hampton, NH, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 47.0%, with 6.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Hampton, NH. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	386
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	10.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Hampton, NH

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Hampton, NH under the Section 8 program is 5.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Hampton, NH, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	100
Total Units Section 8	100
% Rentals under Section 8	5.6%
% Occupied Section 8	97.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$220	$1,850	$1,630
2 Bedroom	-$190	$2,300	$2,110
3 Bedroom	-$390	$3,000	$2,610
4 Bedroom	-$1,040	$4,000	$2,960

Hampton, NH—03842

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hampton, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hampton, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hampton, NH

Demographics — Hampton, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hampton, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hampton, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hampton, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hampton, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

North Hampton, NH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.9
Median Home Price	$630,000
Median Household Income	$94,400

Hampton, NH—03842

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hampton, NH

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hampton, NH

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hampton, NH

Demographics — Hampton, NH

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hampton, NH

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hampton, NH

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hampton, NH

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hampton, NH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

North Hampton, NH

Hampton Falls, NH

Seabrook, NH

Rye Beach

Salisbury, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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