Hampton, VA vs Sweetwater, 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
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Sweetwater leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.8). Hampton leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 27.9 min). Hampton leads in median household income ($64,430 vs $53,159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 137,098 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Hampton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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