Hampton, VA vs Salisbury, NC
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
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Hampton leads in crime level (6.8 vs 26.3). Hampton leads in median household income ($64,430 vs $48,888). Hampton leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 137,098 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | R+35.9 |
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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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66.6 Score
Salisbury, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$284,346
Population
36,319
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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