Hampton, VA vs Napa, 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
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Hampton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 173). Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $64,430). Napa leads in walk score (51 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Napa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 65.1 (#1651) |
| Population | 137,098 | 77,492 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $873,489 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $100,273 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+34.9 |
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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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65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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