Cost of Living in Hampton, IA
Population 4,311 · Iowa · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Hampton sits on the smaller end of the Iowa city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. A poverty rate near 21% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Hampton lies roughly 85 miles north of the nearest major metro, Des Moines — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Des Moines' $184,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Hampton
The median home value in Hampton is $91,900 — 70% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $649/month, 51% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,922/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Iowa's top state income tax rate is 5.7% and the combined sales tax is 6.9%. The climate averages highs of 56.0°F and lows of 35.2°F, with about 44.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Hampton has a cost of living index of 38 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% less expensive.
Hampton has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 24 | 29 | 42 | 58 | 70 | 80 | 83 | 80 | 74 | 60 | 44 | 30 |
| Low °F | 7 | 11 | 24 | 35 | 47 | 57 | 61 | 58 | 49 | 37 | 24 | 14 |
| Precip" | 0.89 | 1.22 | 2.29 | 4.15 | 5.15 | 5.39 | 4.43 | 3.79 | 3.45 | 2.53 | 1.67 | 1.29 |
| Snow" | 11.3 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 9.4 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hampton, IA?
Hampton has a cost index of 38 (100 = national average). It is 62% below the national average.
What is average rent in Hampton, IA?
The median gross rent in Hampton is $649 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hampton?
The median home value in Hampton is $91,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Hampton?
The median household income in Hampton is $48,922 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hampton, IA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hampton is 6.9%. The Iowa state income tax top rate is 5.7%.
Is Hampton, IA affordable?
Yes, Hampton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 38 — about 62% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Hampton?
Hampton has average high temperatures of 56.0°F and average lows of 35.2°F. Annual precipitation is 36.2". Average annual snowfall is 44.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Hampton at a Glance
- Population
- 4,311
- Median Income
- $48,922
- Home Value
- $91,900
- Median Rent
- $649/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.9%
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