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North Hampton vs South Hampton vs Campton vs Hampton Falls
Cost, people, housing, commute and schools, side by side, each benchmarked against New Hampshire.
What stands out worked out from the figures below
North Hampton has the oldest population (median age 50.5).
South Hampton has grown the fastest since 2010 (+9.8%).
Campton has the most affordable homes ($356k median).
Hampton Falls has the most expensive homes ($773k median).
What matters to you?
Pick a few. We’ll pull those rows to the top and mark which town comes out ahead on each. There’s no overall score: what matters is up to you.
| Measure | North Hampton | South Hampton | Campton | Hampton Falls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your priorities | ||||
| People | ||||
| Population | 4,543Highest |
984Lowest |
3,407 |
2,328 |
| Growth since 20102010 → 2020 census | +5.5% NH: +4.6% |
+9.8%Highest NH: +4.6% |
+0.3%Lowest NH: +4.6% |
+7.5% NH: +4.6% |
| Median age | 50.5±3.3Highest 17% above NH |
45.1±5.3Lowest 4% above NH |
49.2±3.7 14% above NH |
49.5±7.3 14% above NH |
| North Hampton and Hampton Falls are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Kids under 18 | 19.2%±5.4 NH: 18.2% |
23.3%±5.8Highest NH: 18.2% |
19.5%±6.8 NH: 18.2% |
19.1%±5.6Lowest NH: 18.2% |
| South Hampton and Campton are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Age 65+ | 26%±4.9Highest NH: 20.1% |
16.5%±1.4Lowest NH: 20.1% |
23.2%±10.9 NH: 20.1% |
25%±3.6 NH: 20.1% |
| North Hampton and Hampton Falls are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Bachelor’s degree+adults 25+ | 54.5%Highest NH: 40.6% |
52.4% NH: 40.6% |
51.2%Lowest NH: 40.6% |
54.5%Highest NH: 40.6% |
| Enrolled in collegeshare of residents | 2.5%±1.5Lowest NH: 6% |
2.7%±1.6 NH: 6% |
7.2%±4.2Highest NH: 6% |
3.8%±2.1 NH: 6% |
| Campton and Hampton Falls are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Cost of living | ||||
| Household incomemedian | $146,458±$29k 48% above NH |
$152,500±$44k 54% above NH |
$118,870±$21kLowest 20% above NH |
$166,157±$14kHighest 68% above NH |
| Hampton Falls and South Hampton are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Home valuemedian, owner-occupied | $670,400±$61k 67% above NH |
$661,100±$45k 64% above NH |
$356,300±$38kLowest 11% below NH |
$772,600±$76kHighest 92% above NH |
| Hampton Falls and North Hampton are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Rentmedian gross, monthly | $1,805±$106Lowest 21% above NH |
$1,889±$489Highest 27% above NH |
— | $1,852±$475 24% above NH |
| South Hampton and Hampton Falls are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Property taxmedian, yearly | $8,529 28% above NH |
$9,109 37% above NH |
$6,028Lowest 10% below NH |
$10,000+Highest at least 50% above NH |
| Renters paying 30%+of income on rent | 23.5%±21Lowest NH: 48.2% |
30%±40.8 NH: 48.2% |
72.6%±44.3Highest NH: 48.2% |
27.2%±22.7 NH: 48.2% |
| Campton and South Hampton are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Below poverty line | 2.9%Lowest NH: 7.2% |
3.3% NH: 7.2% |
8.3%Highest NH: 7.2% |
4% NH: 7.2% |
| Housing | ||||
| Homeownersof occupied homes | 91.3% NH: 72.8% |
88.6% NH: 72.8% |
94.3%Highest NH: 72.8% |
86.3%Lowest NH: 72.8% |
| Typical home builtmedian year | 1984 5 yrs newer than NH |
1976Lowest 3 yrs older than NH |
1985Highest 6 yrs newer than NH |
1981 2 yrs newer than NH |
| Getting to work | ||||
| Average commuteone way | 25 min 8% below NH |
28 min 6% above NH |
23 minLowest 13% below NH |
32 minHighest 21% above NH |
| Work from home | 25.9%±6.9 NH: 16.8% |
17%±3.9Lowest NH: 16.8% |
28.3%±10.8Highest NH: 16.8% |
21.8%±4.8 NH: 16.8% |
| Campton and North Hampton are within the Census margin of error here, so we can’t say which is really higher. | ||||
| Schools | ||||
| Public school scoresrank in state, math + reading | #12 of 120 in NH | — | #68 of 120 in NH | — |
| School district | North Hampton School District | South Hampton School District | Campton School District | Hampton Falls School District |
| High school in town | None in town | None in town | None in town | None in town |
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| Old photos in Our Story | None yet | None yet | None yet | None yet |
NH average · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024; 2010 & 2020 decennial census; NCES Common Core of Data. “±” is the Census margin of error. Property tax is top-coded by the Census at $10,000+. School rank compares math and reading proficiency against the state average.