Hampton, VA vs Plantation, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hampton
73.9
#659 nationally
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Plantation leads in median household income ($83,074 vs $64,430). Hampton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 129). Hampton leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Plantation, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 68.2 (#1338) |
| Population | 137,098 | 96,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $498,641 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $83,074 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+17.0 |
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73.9 Score
Hampton, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$282,594
Population
137,098
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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