Hampton, VA vs Shafter, CA
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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in walk score (45 vs 33). Hampton leads in crime level (6.8 vs 7.6). Hampton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 137,098 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | R+21.1 |
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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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70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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