Is Hampton, VA 23661 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hampton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Hampton, VA 23661 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 91 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $263,386. Overall, Hampton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hampton city, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Hampton ranks #167 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hampton 23664 (20% sold over asking) or Hampton 23663 (26% sold over asking), while Hampton 23669 (41% sold over asking) and Hampton 23666 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.