Hampstead is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 7,016 people and five associated neighborhoods, Hampstead is the 128th largest community in North Carolina. Hampstead has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Hampstead, where the median household income is $105,755.00.

Hampstead home prices are not only among the most expensive in North Carolina, but Hampstead real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Hampstead has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Hampstead is also a town of artists. Hampstead has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Hampstead’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 18.56% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Hampstead is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Hampstead a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Hampstead has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Hampstead’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One of the nice things about Hampstead is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small town, Hampstead doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Hampstead is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 42.06% of adults in Hampstead have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Hampstead in 2022 was $45,099, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $180,396 for a family of four. However, Hampstead contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Hampstead is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Hampstead home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hampstead residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Hampstead include German, Irish, English, Scottish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Hampstead is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.