HamptonMNwatertower2006, 2006
Hampton’s story
170 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1856Hampton is settled
HamptonMN
Population
714
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$351K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$110K
median
Median age
37.0
years
Jobs based here
84
A commuter town
Is Hampton a good place to live?
11% of residents are 65 or older in Hampton, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 18%. Hampton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hampton stand out
Where Hampton beats most towns.
Small town
714 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hampton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hampton, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHampton water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hampton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDakota County ElectionsDakota County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code5503155031 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hampton.
Work & commute
Hampton has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Hampton for work: only 2% work in town. At 29 minutes, Hampton’s average trip to work is against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The median household income in Hampton is $110,000.
2%work in town
| Hampton | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $110,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Hampton2%
Farmington6%
Cannon Falls5%
Eagan5%
Minneapolis5%
17 mi
median commute distance
84
jobs based in Hampton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Hampton
Hampton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 7° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–26°
Spring35–55°
Summer60–80°
Fall39–57°
Oct 10
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hampton is
Hampton beats the Minnesota average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 21% of Hampton adults binge drink.
| Hampton | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 75% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
7 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Hampton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| More binge drinkers | 20.7% | 17.8% |
Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls
9.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Hampton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A typical Hampton home is worth about $351K
The typical Hampton home is worth about $351,000, up 2.7% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home. 96% of households own their home in Hampton.
$351KZillow home value
Typical home value
Hampton$351K
Minnesota$349K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hampton
16pages on Hampton
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Hampton
Dakota County Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rosemount9.6 mi$6,679 in-state tuitionCarleton CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Northfield12.6 mi$68,892 tuitionSt Olaf CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Northfield13.5 mi$59,760 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Hampton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Hampton for work
Where Hampton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
84jobs based in Hampton
2%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Hampton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hampton, MN a good place to live?
Hampton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.