Fox Hill
An established waterfront area where many homes have water access and private piers, about three miles from Downtown Hampton and close to Grandview. Zips 23664 and 23669. Schools often mentioned: Kecoughtan High.
Living Like a Local
Living Like a Local in Hampton
Your insider guide to neighborhoods, beaches, parks, things to do and everyday life in Hampton, Virginia.
Get to know Hampton
History meets aerospace
~137Kresidents
1868the year Hampton University, a historic HBCU, was founded
NASALangley Research Center, shaping the future of flight
Fort Monroea National Monument on the waterfront
Population rounded from U.S. Census figures.
Hampton blends centuries of American history with aerospace innovation. Fort Monroe, often called the largest stone fort ever built in the United States, sits on the Chesapeake Bay as a National Monument. Parks, beaches and preserves are woven through the city, from Buckroe Beach to the Grandview Nature Preserve, and Downtown Hampton is the cultural heart on the water.
Hampton FAQs
What newcomers ask
Is Hampton affordable?
Hampton offers an attractive cost of living compared to many East Coast cities, including waterfront options that cost less than in larger coastal markets.
Who are the big employers?
Joint Base Langley Eustis (Langley Air Force Base), NASA Langley Research Center, defense contractors, healthcare and education, including Hampton University.
How is traffic?
Interstate 64 runs through Hampton. The Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel is the main link to the Southside and gets heavy at rush hour and during summer beach season.
What community resources are there?
The downtown riverfront and Mill Point Park host festivals and events, the Virginia Air and Space Science Center has exhibits and a giant screen theater, and the Hampton History Museum shares the city's 400 year story.
Around town
Key places to know
Phoebus
A small, walkable historic district with local restaurants, including Mango Mangeaux, just outside Fort Monroe.
Downtown Hampton
Riverfront dining, museums, the Hampton Carousel and festivals at Mill Point Park.
Buckroe and Grandview
Buckroe Beach for swimming and summer events, and the Grandview Nature Preserve for quiet beach walks and birding.
Schools listed are ones the old guide associated with each area. Always confirm assignments with the school division's locator. Prices change monthly, so ask for current numbers.
Things to do
Stay busy
Outdoors
- Buckroe Beach
- Grandview Nature Preserve
- Walk the ramparts at Fort Monroe
- Gosnold's Hope Park
- Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Indoors
- Virginia Air and Space Science Center
- Hampton History Museum
- Concerts at the Hampton Coliseum
- Hampton University Museum
Events
- Hampton University Homecoming Parade
- Holly Days Parade downtown
- Harvest market at Oozlefinch on Fort Monroe
- Holiday bazaars and craft markets
Weekend ideas
Pick your weekend
The adventurer
Sunrise at Buckroe Beach, a paddle in the bay, then the Fort Monroe ramparts and a waterfront sunset.
The leisure lover
A slow brunch, a walk through Fort Monroe's historic streets, and an afternoon at the Hampton History Museum.
The foodie
Start in Phoebus with Mango Mangeaux, then a beer at Oozlefinch on Fort Monroe.
The sports fan
Hampton University Pirates football at Armstrong Stadium in the fall, basketball at the Convocation Center in the winter.
Why we love it
Coastal charm, real affordability
Hampton captures waterfront living without the premium price tag. The Chesapeake Bay feels like your backyard and historic landmarks double as neighborhood parks. Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and Newport News are all within reach, and you come home to a welcoming community.
Festivals, homecoming, concerts at the Coliseum and sunsets at Fort Monroe: there is always something to do, with a tight knit feel that is getting harder to find.
Keep exploring
The rest of Hampton Roads
All seven cities
Which Hampton Roads city is right for you? Start with the side by side comparison.
Compare cities →Virginia Beach
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Living in Norfolk →Chesapeake
Great Bridge, Greenbrier, Hickory and Western Branch
Living in Chesapeake →Suffolk
Harbour View, Downtown and country living
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Olde Towne, Churchland and the Elizabeth River
Living in Portsmouth →Newport News
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Let's find your spot in Hampton
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