Galveston, TX vs Hampton, VA
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.
Galveston
71.6
#967 nationally
Hampton
73.9
#659 nationally
Hampton leads in crime level (6.8 vs 14.7). Galveston leads in walk score (54 vs 33). Hampton leads in median household income ($64,430 vs $57,453).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galveston, TX | Hampton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#967) | 73.9 (#659) |
| Population | 53,237 | 137,098 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,772 | $282,594 |
| Median Household Income | $57,453 | $64,430 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+39.9 |
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71.6 Score
Galveston, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$320,772
Population
53,237
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Southwest
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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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