Living in Hampton, IL

Explore Hampton and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,926 Population Rock Island County County Village Place Type Illinois State
Overall Match8.2 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Hampton at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,926
Median Household Income$90,406
Median Home Value$184,900
Median Gross Rent$941
Median Age41.2
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home4.1%
Homeownership86.6%
Housing Vacancy0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Hampton is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Hampton Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Hampton and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.4 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Hampton

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$184,900
Median Gross Rent$941
Homeownership86.6%
Housing Vacancy0.9%
Housing Value10.0/10
Housing Stability8.6/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Hampton, IL

Median Household Income$90,406
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home4.1%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly5.6/10
Income Strength8.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Hampton and how households are structured

Population1,926
Median Age41.2
Average Household Size2.2

Hampton is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Hampton

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Hampton point to hot summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High85.0°F
Average Winter Low14.1°F
Annual Rainfall37.1 in.
Annual Snowfall36.1 in.

Seasonal Life in Hampton

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Hampton is located in Rock Island County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Rock Island County.

County Intelligence

Hampton & Rock Island County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Hampton is located in Rock Island County, Illinois.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Hampton.

Current NarrowTheList data for Hampton shows a population of about 1,926. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Rock Island County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Hampton.

For someone considering a move to Hampton, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.