Hampton, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · score computed October 2026
What is Hampton, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Hampton, VA in its market cycle?
Hampton, VA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Hampton, VA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Hampton, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $304K | ▲ +1.5% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 33 days | ▲ +10% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 433 | ▲ +10.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 168 | ▲ +11.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $197 | ▲ +4.8% | Redfin |
How has Hampton, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hampton, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Hampton, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hampton, VA?
The median sale price in Hampton, VA is $304K, having risen 1.5% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Hampton, VA?
Hampton, VA scores 28 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hampton, VA's Alpha Score?
Hampton, VA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (77/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Hampton, VA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.