Hampton, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 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.
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.
Hampton, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $300K | ▲ +2.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▲ +3.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | ▲ +5.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 364 | ▼ -0.8% |
| Homes Sold | 179 | ▼ -6.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $194 | ▲ +0.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% | ▼ -0.1% |
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?
As of May 2026, Hampton, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hampton, VA?
The median sale price in Hampton, VA is $300K, having risen 2.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Hampton, VA?
Hampton, VA scores 26 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 (76/100) and its weakest is Affordability (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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