Hampton Reading TWP AdamsCo PA, 2015
Hampton Township’s story
Hampton Township in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 6 maps from 1908 on.
Explore the history →Population
17,808
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Median home value
$371K
Census ACS
Household income
$134K
median
Median age
41.6
years
Jobs based here
5,134
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#24 of 1032 in PA
Is Hampton Township a good place to live?
Hampton Township is one of the best-graded places in America: an A+, ranked 24th of 1032 in Pennsylvania. Its schools outperform 98% of the state's, the median household earns $134K, and crime is low: it reports less per resident than 93% of U.S. towns. The exception is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $371K, 4.9 years of the Pittsburgh metro’s $76K median household income. 65% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Hampton Township, against 29% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. On hazard risk, just 73 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns do better. Hampton Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns.
What makes Hampton Township stand out
Where Hampton Township beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Hampton Township SD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Central El Sch | K–5 | 456 |
| Wyland El Sch | K–5 | 358 |
| Poff El Sch | K–5 | 282 |
SchoolsA+
#12 of the 1,037 Pennsylvania towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hampton Township0.1
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
96% less violent crime than PA
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Get outside
31 miles of trails in Hampton Township
9.6% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Hampton Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far Hampton Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 4% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsA+Open →Jobs & income5,134 jobs based hereA+Open →SafetyAOpen →HealthUPMC Passavant 3.3 miles awayAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8 of 20; 3.3% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors10% conserved landAOpen →HistoryC−Open →Civic life2.2 library visits per resident; 3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 56 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hampton Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw10 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
11 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
10 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
15 mi Theme parkKennywood
10 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
11 mi LandmarkFort PittSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hampton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hampton Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHampton Shaler Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAllegheny County Board of ElectionsAllegheny County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes15101, 15044, 1511615101 66% · 15044 33% · 15116 2%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 Township.
Hampton Township has schools in the top 5% of Pennsylvania, has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania and has seen reported crime fall by a third or more.
OutdoorsA
Hampton Township has set aside 9.6% of its land for conservation
31 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. Hampton Township’s trail density is 1.9 miles per square mile. North Park, at 382 acres with 9.8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#75for trails in PA
| Hampton Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.9 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 9.6% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
9.6%
conserved · 987 of 10,315 acres
31 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North Park | 9.8 mi | 382 |
| 2. Hartwood Acres | 6.1 mi | 268 |
| 3. Hampton Community Park | 4.6 mi | 185 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA+
Hampton Township earns an A+ for schools
Its A+ ranks #12 of the 1,037 Pennsylvania towns we grade for schools. Its A+ for schools comes with a C− for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $371K.
Its public schools are run by Hampton Township SD. Three of its 11 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
98%of PA districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 606 | A− |
| Hampton HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 865 | A+ |
| Poff El SchTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 282 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
Hampton Township earns an A for safety
Reported crimes fell from 87 to 55 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Hampton Township is 3 per 1,000 residents.
93%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Hampton Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.1 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hampton Township0.1
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hampton Township3
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
93rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
85th
percentile among PA towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
53
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, fewer of Hampton Township’s adults sleep under 7 hours
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 7.2% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide. Against the 4,139 U.S. towns with household incomes like Hampton Township’s, it is healthier than 76%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
32% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Hampton Township. Hampton Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 14 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of adults binge drink in Hampton Township.
92%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Hampton Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
14 better11 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Hampton Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.2% | 14.5% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.8% |
UPMC Passavant
3.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
92nd
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Hampton Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 96% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 89 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hampton Township.
4risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
89
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
Most of Hampton Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Hampton Township for work: only 8% work in town. 21% of Hampton Township workers work from home. The top destinations are Pittsburgh (31%), McCandless Township (4%) and Cranberry Township (3%).
8%work in town
| Hampton Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 21% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hampton Township8%
Pittsburgh31%
McCandless Township4%
Cranberry Township3%
Ross Township3%
10 mi
median commute distance
5,134
jobs based in Hampton Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 45% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Hampton Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Hampton Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 20 inches of snow falls in a winter.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer59–82°
Fall43–64°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C−
The median home in Hampton Township sells for about $350K
The median property tax bill is $5,228, against $3,311 across Pennsylvania, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
$350Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hampton Township
19pages on Hampton Township
The big questions
SchoolsA+Beat 98% of PA districts · 11 schoolsSafetyA0.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than PA on 14 of 26 CDC measuresCost of livingC−Work & commuteA+$134K median household income · 5,134 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 4% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
15 within 15 miles of the center of Hampton Township
La Roche UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Pittsburgh3.5 mi$34,052 tuitionUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburgh9.8 mi$21,926 in-state tuitionCommunity College of Allegheny CountyCommunity college · Public · Pittsburgh10 mi$4,842 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Hampton Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Hampton Township for work
Where Hampton Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5,134jobs based in Hampton Township
8%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Hampton Township’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Hampton Township.
Shaler TownshipAllison ParkIndiana TownshipGlenshawMcCandless TownshipRichland TownshipWest Deer TownshipHampton Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Township | #24 | A+ | C− | A | A+ | A |
| Shaler Township | #55 | A+ | C+ | A | A− | A− |
| Allison Park | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Indiana Township | #31 | A+ | C− | A+ | A+ | A |
| Glenshaw | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| McCandless Township | #20 | A+ | C− | A− | A+ | A |
| Richland Township | #128 | A | C− | — | A+ | A |
| West Deer Township | #16 | A+ | B | A | A− | A− |
Richland Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Allison Park and Glenshaw aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Hampton Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Hampton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hampton Township, PA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Hampton Township grades A+ overall, among the top 2% of U.S. towns and #24 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A for health, A for safety and A+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Hampton Township, PA expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $371,000, 29% above the Pennsylvania typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.