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Market MapVirginiaHampton City

Hampton City

VirginiaPopulation: 137,217
59
/100
Hold
#543 of 1,000 counties
#68 in Virginia (133 counties)

Market Snapshot

$269,351
Median Home Price
2% below national median
$1,614/mo
Median Rent
8% above national median
7.19%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 19% nationally
-$363
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$269,351
Down Payment (20%)$53,870
Loan Amount$215,481
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,614
Monthly P&I-$1,412
Est. Expenses (35%)-$565
Net Cash Flow-$363/mo
4.7%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-7.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
7.19%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 4.7% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
59/100
59
Cash Flow(30%)
72/100

Based on 7.19% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
46/100

Based on -0.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
67/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (7.19%)
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.9% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$363/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 4.7% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
137,217
Median Income
$64,430
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.2x
Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
Newport News CityVA
60$284,020$1,5576.58%BuyView
WarrenVA
60$378,213$1,8155.76%BuyView
Isle of WightVA
60$370,369Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentHampton CityVA
59$269,351$1,6147.19%Hold
Portsmouth CityVA
59$255,109$1,5817.44%HoldView
PulaskiVA
59$207,458$9815.67%HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldHampton City is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals.

Hampton City in Virginia scores 59/100, ranking #543 of 1,000 US counties (top 54%). The 7.19% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Current market conditions make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or all-cash purchases.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-363/mo
Cap Rate
4.7%
Cash-on-Cash
-7.0%

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