Cost of Living in Hampton, GA

Population 8,491 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

94
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hampton sits on the smaller end of the Georgia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Hampton sits roughly 25 miles southeast of South Fulton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with South Fulton's $271,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 87
Rent 105

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Hampton

The median home value in Hampton is $265,100 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,383/month, 5% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,973/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, Hampton has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$265,100
13% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$307,598
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,383/mo
5% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,970/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 75.3%
Renter-occupied 24.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,383
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,997/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
38.3 min
42% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.7%
Carpooled
2.5%
Public transit
2.9%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
0.7%
Work from home
15.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$77,973
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$28,036
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
36% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.6%
Graduate degree 10.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 36.4
Female median age 37.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
62.6%
Good air days/yr
153
Max AQI recorded
254
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hampton, GA?

Hampton has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hampton, GA?

The median gross rent in Hampton is $1,383 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hampton?

The median home value in Hampton is $265,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hampton?

The median household income in Hampton is $77,973 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hampton, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hampton is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is Hampton, GA affordable?

Hampton is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).

Hampton at a Glance

Population
8,491
Median Income
$77,973
Home Value
$265,100
Median Rent
$1,383/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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