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Living in Hampton City, Virginia
Fort Monroe, Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Hampton University on the Peninsula's bayfront.
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Commute & how people work
About 10% of Hampton City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 22 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 12% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 41% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 20% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 16% | |
| 45 min or more | 11% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 76% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 9% | |
| Public transit | 1% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 10% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Hampton City Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 76% passing Math and 73% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Hampton City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Harris Teeter, 227 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Langley Commissary, 51 Spaatz Drive, Hampton, VA 23665
- Little E's Food Store, 313 Buckroe Avenue, Hampton, VA 23664
- Wood's Orchards, 183 East Mercury Boulevard, Hampton 23669
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Arby's, 61 Spaatz Drive, Langley Air Force Base, VA 23665
- Burger King, 1100 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669
- Chef Rainey- The Upper Room, 1923 North Mallory Street, Hampton, VA 23664
- Coasters Beach Grill, 207 Buckroe Avenue, Hampton, VA 23664
- Dairy Queen, 219 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Domino's, 2002 Nickerson Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23663
Cafes & coffee
- Buckroe Coffee Co, 1936 East Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663
- Firehouse Coffee 1881, 1 Ruckman Road, Hampton, VA 23651
- Starbucks
Bakeries
- Nissi's Cakes, 1973 East Pembroke E Avenue, Hampton, VA 23663
- Sinful Treats Bakery, 1301 North King N Street, Hampton, VA 23669
Bars & breweries
- The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery, 504 North King Street, Hampton 23669
- Bull Island Brewing Company, 758 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, 81 Patch Road, Hampton, VA 23651
- Mill Creek Tavern, 1340 North Mallory N Street, Hampton, VA 23663
- Pour Girls, 17 East Queens E Way, Hampton, VA 23669
- Goody's, 11 Queens Way;East Queens E Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Shops & retail
- Military Clothing Sales (254), 68 Walnut Avenue, Hampton, VA 23665
- SeeWhich Books, 15 South Hope Street, Hampton, VA 23663
- Dog Eared Books - Hampton, 52 Old Hampton Ln, Hampton, VA 23669
- Dollar General
- Dollar Tree
- Buckroe Beach Bicycle Shop, +1 757 920-9626
Health & medical
- Langley Dental Clinic, 76 Nealy Avenue, Hampton, VA 23665
- Sentara, 200 Eaton Street, Hampton 23669
Pharmacies
Gyms & fitness
- ACC Fitness Center, 216 Dodd Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23665
- CrossFit, 213 Buckroe Avenue, Hampton, VA 23664
- Fort Monroe YMCA, 8 Ruckman Road, Hampton, VA 23651
- Hampton Family YMCA, 1 YMCA Way, Hampton, VA 23669
- Shellbank Fitness Center, 36 Sweeney Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23665
- Police Firing Range
Personal care
- Barry's For Hair
- The Cutting Edge
Hotels & lodging
- Langley Inn, 70 Nealy Avenue, Hampton, VA 23665
- Super 8, 1330 Thomas Street, Hampton, VA 23669-3043
- The Landing at Hampton Marina, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 700 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
Banks
- Old Point National Bank, 1 West Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663
- Langley Federal Credit Union
Hardware & home
- The Home Depot, 1413 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666
- Ace Hardware, 2098 Nickerson Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23663-1058
- Countryside Gardens, 220 East Mercury Boulevard, Hampton 23669
Auto services
- Auto Glass Now, 205 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669
- NTB, 201 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton 23669
- Discount Auto & Tire Shop, 212 W Pembroke Ave, Hampton 23666
- Advance Auto Parts, 2201 Andrews Boulevard, Hampton 23663
- Big Al's Mufflers & Brakes, 200 West Pembroke Avenue, Hampton 23669
- Auto Gallery
Churches & faith communities
- Cornerstone Worship Center International Assembly, 55 Tide Mill Lane, Hampton, VA 23666
- Chapel of the Centurion, 61 Bernard Road, Hampton 23651
- Phoebus Methodist Episcopal Church
- Antioch Baptist Church, 1561 Old Buckroe Road, Hampton 23663
- Bethel A M E Church Of Hampton, 94 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 23669
- Buckroe Baptist Church, 1819 North Mallory Street, Hampton, VA 23664
Gas stations
- Sunoco, Hampton 23663
- Wawa, 301 East Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23663
- 7-Eleven, 81 Beach Road, Hampton, VA 23664
- BP, 234 East Mercury Boulevard, Hampton 23669
- Citgo, Hampton 23663
- RaceWay, 1503 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton 23666
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 343 Woodland Road, Hampton, VA 23669
- Express (Shoppette / Class Six / Gas), Hampton, VA 23665
- Wawa, 301 East Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23663
- Stop-N-Go, 1724 North Mallory Street, Hampton, VA 23664
- EZ Food Mart & Deli, 170 Libby Street, Hampton 23663
- RaceWay, Hampton 23666
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Hampton City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
Hospitals & health systems
- Hampton Health Department
- Hampton River Medical Arts Building
- Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 468 beds
- Langley Hospital
- Orthopaedic Hospital
- Sentara
- Sentara CarePlex Hospital
Research centers
Government & public sector
- Hampton City Hall
- Hampton Courthouse
- Hampton Courts Facility
- Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Healthy Families Partnership
- Sargent Building
- Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Major employers & offices
- Cox
- GEICO
- Lendmark Financial Services
- State Farm
Business & industrial parks
- City of Hampton Public Works Operations
- Hampton Roads Sanitation District
- HRSD Pump Station
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Hampton City?
Hampton City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.15 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.15% a year).
How are the schools in Hampton City?
Hampton City Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 76% passing Math and 73% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Hampton City?
The average commute for Hampton City workers is about 22 minutes, and 53% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Hampton City?
About 10% of Hampton City workers already work from home.
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