Historical pride is rooted in this Hampton neighborhood
As one of the oldest neighborhoods in the coastal city of Hampton, Virginia, Olde Hampton is where space exploration, Black history and maritime pride come together. Considered a town built by seafood, Hampton has several locally owned restaurants offering fresh catfish and shrimp dinners. Downtown Hampton is home to the Virigina Air & Space Science Center as well as the Hampton History Museum. Students attend schools within the Hampton City Public School District, graded an overall B on Niche, and is considered in the top-10 best school districts in the Norfolk area. The community gathers at the new Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center, and many homes are relatively affordable when compared to other Newport News neighborhoods.
Mary Jackson’s out-of-this-world legacy
Mary Jackson, whose story was highlighted in the book and movie “Hidden Figures,” was a notable member of the Olde Hampton neighborhood. The newly built Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center “is named for Mary Jackson, one of the first three black women who worked at NASA and created orbits that went around the Earth," says Sada Grey, the Youth Lead Program Leader at Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center. "She was also the first black woman to get approved to be on Olde Hampton's board of education at the time."
Community gatherings at Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center
Though the new neighborhood center has only been in town for just a year, “it already has a huge connection with the neighborhood," Gray says. Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center hosts a summer camp program in May with games and experiences for the kids. Locals can go to the center to play pickleball twice a week, attend bingo every third week of the month or enjoy line dancing on Wednesdays. "In December, we hosted a Christmas toy drive, and over 200 people came. Everyone thought it was so special. The center really brings our community together." In March they host a Brunch with Bunny, with “homemade breakfasts for adults and kids, and an Easter egg hunt with prizes in the eggs,” Gray says. Also nearby is Eason Park, which has walking paths next to Darling Stadium, and the Hampton Family YMCA less than a mile north of most homes.
Fresh fish dinners and historical sites in Olde Hampton
For fresh catfish and crabs, locals can head to Graham & Rollins Hampton Seafood Market. At Kente’s Afrikan American Café, a locally owned and operated fusion restaurant, guests dine on fried chicken and fish. When running everyday errands, residents can go to the nearby Walgreens on Settlers Landing Road, or head 2 miles north to Food Lion for groceries. Additional shops, museums, eateries and art galleries in downtown Hampton are less than a mile away. Locals can start with a latte from Fika Coffeehouse and Café and wander among more than 100 exhibits at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center or learn about Hampton’s Indigenous and African American history at the Hampton History Museum.
Eat, dance and come together at Mill Point Park
Mill Point Park hosts many local events on the banks of the Hampton River to celebrate the town and its history. "What’s most important about Downtown Hampton is that we're very historic. This is where the Virginia Air & Space Science Center was founded and built," Gray says. "But there are so many opportunities and growth happening here. We are rebuilding our history but also making room for new people and the future." The Crabtown Seafood Festival lets guests indulge in fresh catches from seafood vendors, listen to live music, and celebrate Hampton’s nautical history. Groovin’ by the Bay is the Mill Point Parks’ summer live music series, where every Sunday night, bands play a mix of beach, pop, oldies, Motown and rock music.
New and historical Olde Hampton homes
Olde Hampton’s two-story homes built in the last five years are designed in contemporary styles with neutral exteriors and single-car garages. Many have three to five bedrooms and can cost between $350,000 and $400,000. There are several established two- and three-bedroom bungalows and ranch-style homes that were built between the 1920s and the 1960s. These brick and vinyl siding houses on small-sized lots can be found at prices between $100,000 and $250,000 in varying states of renovation.
Drives and train rides up to Newport News
Olde Hampton is about 10 miles from the bustling center of Newport News to the north, which residents can access via Interstate 64. Just 3 miles farther north is Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, which supports commercial flights for weekends out of town. About 9 miles west on Interstate 664 and up Warwick Boulevard is the Newport News train station, which supports passenger trains.
Hampton City Public School classes and programs
Olde Hampton students can begin their education at A.W.E. Bassette Elementary School, graded a C on Niche, which was named for Andrew William Ernest Bassette. Bassette was a Black educator and lawyer from the 1800s and is still considered an upstanding historical community figure. C. Alton Lindsay Middle School, graded a B-minus, offers classes like German, business, civics and economics. Phoebus High School is rated a C-plus and offers its Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Culinary Pathway.
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Parks in this Area
Darling Stadium
Mill Point Park
Ridgway Park
Honor Park
James M. Eason Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International
21 min drive
Bus
Settlers Landing & Lasalle
Bus
Settlers Landing & Back River
Bus
Queen & Patterson
Bus
Settlers Landing & Stewart
Bus
Queen & Maplewood
Bus
Pembroke & Waverly
Bus
Queen & Stewart
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Olde Hampton
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Olde Hampton, Hampton sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Olde Hampton, Hampton over the last 12 months is $214,371, down 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,217
Median Age
35
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,047
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,271
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.6%
College Graduates
9.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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