City Comparison

Hampton vs Virginia Beach: How they compare

Hampton is a historic waterfront city on the Chesapeake Bay, home to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Hampton University. Virginia Beach is the state's most populous city, offering oceanfront living, a thriving resort economy, and proximity to major military installations. The details differ. Here is the sourced context for price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and reported crime data.

Market Overview

Hampton's median sold price is $290K with homes averaging 45 days on market; Virginia Beach is at $364K and 18 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Virginia Beach is pricier ($364K median vs $290K), a difference of about $74K. Virginia Beach moves faster, with homes averaging 18 days on market compared to 45 in Hampton. Hampton offers a lower entry point at $80K–$650K.

Hampton

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Virginia Beach

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Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$290K

$364K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

45 days

18 days

Price Range

$80K–$650K

$175K–$2M+

Notable Neighborhoods

Phoebus, Buckroe Beach, Fox Hill, Wythe

Oceanfront, Town Center, Great Neck, Kempsville

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hampton or Virginia Beach more affordable?

Hampton is more affordable with a median sold price of $290K, compared to $364K in Virginia Beach (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Hampton prices range from $80K–$650K. Virginia Beach prices range from $175K–$2M+.

How do Hampton and Virginia Beach compare?

Hampton is a historic waterfront city on the Chesapeake Bay, home to Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Hampton University. Virginia Beach is the state's most populous city, offering oceanfront living, a thriving resort economy, and proximity to major military installations. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.

Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.

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