The Town FilesHampton Manor, New York
Community in Rensselaer County · population 5,423 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,400
- Household income
- $98,364
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 42.4
Hampton Manor is a community of 5,423 people in Rensselaer County, New York. The median home is worth $239,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 83% of New York towns, more walkable than 78% of New York towns.
How Hampton Manor ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hampton Manor is worth $239,400, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $98,364, which is more affordable than 67% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,188 a month. 83.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hampton Manor | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,400 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,188 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $98,364 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.6% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hampton Manor
| People | Hampton Manor | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hampton Manor
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hampton Manor since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 31, 1998 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2003.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 97 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 16, 2009.
Severe weather in Rensselaer County since 1996
Rensselaer County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County had 56,791 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $78,789 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hampton Manor itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Towns near Hampton Manor
- Rensselaer, NY1.7 mi · 9,210 people · home $208,900
- East Greenbush, NY1.9 mi · 16,748 people · home $291,500
- East Greenbush, NY2.2 mi · 6,266 people · home $303,400
- Albany, NY4.7 mi · 99,224 people · home $234,700
- North Greenbush, NY4.8 mi · 13,292 people · home $339,800
- Menands, NY4.9 mi · 4,554 people · home $271,300
- Bethlehem, NY5.5 mi · 35,034 people · home $370,400
- Roessleville, NY6.2 mi · 11,518 people · home $264,500
Hampton Manor questions
Is Hampton Manor, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hampton Manor scores better for retirees than 14% of New York towns and quieter than 36%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Hampton Manor?
The median owner-occupied home in Hampton Manor is valued at $239,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,364, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,188 a month.
What is the weather like in Hampton Manor?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 52.7 inches of snow.
Does Hampton Manor get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hampton Manor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 31, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)