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Hampton, NH

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It’s all about the tunes and beaches in Hampton!

Live Music • Small Business • Beach • Transportation • New Hampshire •

When you live in Hampton, you’ll be living in a beautiful New England community rich in history, culture, and nightlife. Located in Rockingham County, the city was one of four state townships chartered by the General Court of Massachusetts. A thriving business district – dotted with banks, restaurants, and specialty service shops – is located along State Route 1, making it easy to run errands all in one place.

Hampton is the 16th largest city in New Hampshire, encompassed by great beaches that draw tourists. Hampton Beach is great for surfing or relaxation, with restaurants, shops, and the Explore the World Oceanarium in walking distance of the tide.

Most of the enthralling history of Hampton is revealed through colorful exhibits at the Tuck Museum on Park Avenue. Here, visitors can learn about the city’s beginnings as a small farming town to the versatile beach destination it has become today. Unique boutiques, gift shops, and eateries reside in Hampton, further enhancing the city’s quick development.

In addition to great restaurants in this seaside town, exciting nightlife exists too. The Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom is a fun spot for music, and has had bands such as The B-52’s and Korn play on stage.

Hampton apartments are close to Interstate 95, making travel a breeze for residents. The city is only seven miles away from the Exeter Amtrak Stations – and SEPTA rail service from here connects Hampton and Boston. The closest airport is Portsmouth which offers both domestic and international flights.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hampton, NH is $1,152 for a studio, $1,553 for one bedroom, and $1,847 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hampton has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,553/month
626 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Adeline C. Marston School

Public

Grades 3-5

311 Students

8
out of 10

Hampton Centre School

Public

Grades PK-2

303 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hampton Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

333 Students

6
out of 10

Winnacunnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,063 Students

7
out of 10
School data provided by GreatSchools    The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Hampton Beach State Park
  • North Beach
  • North Hampton State Beach
  • Fuller Gardens
  • Jenness State Beach

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Portsmouth International at Pease
  • Manchester Boston Regional

Colleges

Top Apartments in Hampton

Hampton Arms Apartments

Hampton Arms Apartments

340 Lafayette Rd,
Hampton, NH 03842

$1,295 - $1,975 | Studio - 2 Beds

Olde English Village of Hampton

Olde English Village of Hampton

451-463 Winnacunnet Rd,
Hampton, NH 03842

$1,715 | 2 Beds

275 Ocean Blvd

275 Ocean Blvd

275 Ocean Blvd,
Hampton, NH 03842

$2,100 | 1 Bed

21 Fuller Acres

21 Fuller Acres

21 Fuller Acres,
Hampton, NH 03842

$2,000 | 1 Bed

339 Ocean Blvd

339 Ocean Blvd

339 Ocean Blvd,
Hampton, NH 03842

$3,400 | 2 Beds

528 Ocean Blvd

528 Ocean Blvd

528 Ocean Blvd,
Hampton, NH 03842

$1,500 | Studio

471 High St

471 High St

471 High St,
Hampton, NH 03842

$2,895 | 2 Beds

497 Winnacunnet Rd

497 Winnacunnet Rd

497 Winnacunnet Rd,
Hampton, NH 03842

$2,800 | 2 Beds

76 N Shore Rd

76 N Shore Rd

76 N Shore Rd,
Hampton, NH 03842

$3,450 - $5,750 | 2-3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Hampton

21 Fuller Acres

21 Fuller Acres,
Hampton, NH 03842

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $2,000

339 Ocean Blvd

339 Ocean Blvd,
Hampton, NH 03842

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $3,400

20 Ocean Blvd

20 Ocean Blvd,
Hampton, NH 03842

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $5,000

19 Cutler Ave

19 Cutler Ave,
Hampton, NH 03842

4 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,800

12 Noreast Ln

12 Noreast Ln,
Hampton, NH 03842

4 Beds | 2 Baths | $5,000

14 Chapel Rd

14 Chapel Rd,
North Hampton, NH 03862

5 Beds | 4 Baths | $8,000

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Living in Hampton

History

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Most of the enthralling history of Hampton is revealed through the colorful exhibits at the Tuck Museum on Park Avenue in the center of town. Here visitors can trace the community's history from small farming settlement to the busy, versatile municipality and famed vacation destination that it has become. Unique boutiques, shops, and eateries can be found nearby, further enhancing the town's rich historical legends and fascinating development. Two major business entities represented in central Hampton are Foss Manufacturing and Lilly Software, offering wonderful examples of the town's growth along the path from farmland to industry and commerce. This central sector of the town presents facets entirely different from all the splendid seaside areas have to offer, emphasizing the diversity and richness of this unique New England community.

Restaurants

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You have many great restaurants from which to choose in and around Hampton. For example, you can enjoy delicious Italian dishes at La Spiaggia on Ocean Boulevard in Hampton, including their popular wood fire pizza. Ocean Wok, also on Ocean Boulevard, serves authentic Chinese food daily, and at 401 Tavern on Lafayette Road, you can enjoy friendly conversation along with your choices from a wide selection of beers, ales, and wines. Traditional bar food is served as well as Sunday brunch. Enjoy exciting nightlife at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Ocean Boulevard along with nightly music from the best bands along the coast.

Transportation

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Conveniently located on Route 1, Hampton is also just 7.2 miles away from the nearest Amtrak station in Exeter, NH. SEPTA regional rail service from this station connects Hampton to Boston and other major New England cities. The closest airport serving Hampton is Portsmouth International Airport in Portsmouth, NH, with direct flights to many locations.

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.