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Hampton, TN

Hampton, TN.

Population: 3,854 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hampton, TN is $209,343 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $202,000 after a median 54 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,343

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$209,343
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2025)
$211,331
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$202,000
Median list price
$217,500
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
-19.0%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$942/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,211/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,461/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,609/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Hampton Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, inland flooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
44
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,910
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,899

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (42 mi)
National parks include
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Blue Ridge Parkway
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Elizabethton Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER, BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+339 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
38.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$558
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
48.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,311
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
190

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HamptonState medianUS median
Typical home value$209,343$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$202,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$558$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hampton, TN?
$209,343.
What is the median sale price in Hampton, TN?
$202,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hampton, TN?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Hampton, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,211/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hampton, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, inland flooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Hampton, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hampton, TN. 44 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hampton, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hampton, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hampton, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hampton, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hampton, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hampton, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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