By Pamela Smith
Updated: Sep 8, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
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Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
395 movers in Hampton
"Our furnishings and valuables were packed and placed in their "secure" storage for three weeks until we could move into our new home. During that time a box containing all of my jewelry from the past 40 years valued at $5,800 was either stolen or ..."
"Matthew and Joe were my movers. These 2 guys were absolutely awesome! They were patient. They paid attention to detail. They moved me from my home in Newport News VA to Glen Allen, VA. I did not feel rushed at all. They wanted to make sure I was s..."
"They also call themselves "movers norfolk". They were extremely unprofessional I don't know the name of anybody I spoke with. I called twice prior to my move to make sure everything was good to go and both times they said they'd call back and I en..."
"Our move with Dunmar was an awful experience. Would NEVER, EVER recommend to anyone. Nothing was treated with respect, it was basically stuffed into boxes (literally) with no packing paper or wrapping. Most of our furniture was damaged in some way..."
"Shauman arrivedlate on the day of the move and came with a small vehicle, which is not enough for 2BR moving. He came and gave excuses that he didn't have adequate people and needed to hire someone- Why were you waiting to come to us to tell us wh..."
"Coming from a local real estate agent.. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY! Not only did we receive AWEFUL service.. we were charged $600 more than the original estimate, to add insult to injury! Will detail issues with them below: -We had numerous experie..."
"If you want to be ripped off use this company. I was given an estimate for moving cross country. It was one of 3 estimates and within $500 of two bigger companies so I booked it. Three movers showed up to my home to pack my 2900 square foot home. ..."
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.