By Pamela Smith
Updated: Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
395 movers in Hampton
"Disgraceful doesn't even come close to describing the 'professionalism' of this company. Right off the bat, I was charged $75 for a deposit. I was securing a slot, so no problem. However, I received no receipt despite the charge. Fast forw..."
"I was moving from Maryland to North Carolina and Topline was able to accommodate picking up my things on fairly short notice. The moving crew themselves were very nice, professional, and careful. One major red flag was they wrapped things of mine ..."
"I had found these guys on the Internet with positive reviews. We recently moved locally from a 3BR apartment to a single family home. We hired Metropolitan for both packing and moving. They did a great job with the actual work. The men who did the..."
"Worst moving company. STAY AWAY !! Short and simple They will rip you off, create problem at every level. Stay away !"
"This company is the worst moving company ever. I have moved 9 times in 25 years and this is by far my worst experience. At pick up they rushed the packing and stuffed my clothes without care into the garment boxes, my shoes were packed one on top ..."
"This is someone my business used on a regular basis. So I really was surprised how this played out. Poor communication. Did not communicate how much deposit was or how to pay. Insisted on cash app, but didn’t provide his user information. Unprof..."
"This company will send you a low quote to get themselves in the door. They ask for pictures and video of all that you are asking them to do. They claim everything is included in the quote price; it's not. After completion of the job the so called ..."
"On 4/30/2012, Metro Van Lines performed a moved for me from my home to a private Storage Unit. Unfortunately, I was over charged for your service. Metro Van Lines did not perform the service well because several items were left behind and unpacke..."
"-Had a great first experience with this company -Guys were nice this time & had no quarrels BUT.. -This time they were on their phones throughout the move-in -Took 6 hours to move small amount of stuff from Raleigh to Durham -Charged us an ex..."
What to know when moving to Hampton, VA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Virginia, the annual violent crime rate is 203.3 per 100,000 people, which is 37.5 percent lower than the national average of 325.3. Over the past few years, this rate has decreased by 15.2 percent from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 203.3 per 100k in Virginia vs. 325.3 national average
- Property crime: 1346.3 per 100k in Virginia vs. 1546.9 national average
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 43.2 percent since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Virginia).
Schools & Higher Ed
Hampton has access to 15 postsecondary institutions, with five located within the city and the rest in nearby areas.
- Hampton University
- Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Asher Institute of Hampton
- Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton
- Chrysm Institute of Esthetics (The) - Hampton
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Hampton experiences an average annual rainfall of 41.2 inches and about 122 rainy days per year. Snow is rare, with only 0.5 inches of accumulation annually. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are several parks and recreational areas nearby.
- Buckroe Beach and Park - 4.6 stars (8,712 reviews)
- Fort Monroe National Monument - 4.7 stars (5,143 reviews)
- Virginia Living Museum - 4.7 stars (4,895 reviews)
- Sandy Bottom Nature Park - 4.6 stars (2,149 reviews)
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.