Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Hampton Bays
17,138
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Hampton Bays
$129,080
Home Value
Waxhaw
$506,300
Hampton Bays
$688,900
Rent
Waxhaw
$1,770
Hampton Bays
$2,291
Crime Rate
Waxhaw
0.59
Hampton Bays
N/A
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Hampton Bays
218.4
Avg Temp
Waxhaw
N/A
Hampton Bays
N/A
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Hampton Bays
3.9%
How Similar Are Waxhaw & Hampton Bays?
Hampton Bays is Waxhaw's #22 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Hampton Bays
17,138
Waxhaw has a 21% larger population than Hampton Bays.
Political Leaning
Waxhaw
62.1%
Hampton Bays
55.0%
Both cities lean Republican, but Waxhaw has a stronger Republican lean (11% difference).
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Hampton Bays
3.9%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Hampton Bays
$129,080
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Waxhaw
$506,300
Hampton Bays
$688,900
Hampton Bays has a 27% higher home values than Waxhaw.
Education
Waxhaw
32.9%
Hampton Bays
30.2%
Both cities have similar education — just a 8% difference.
Demographics
Waxhaw
71.3%
Hampton Bays
70.5%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 1% difference.
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Hampton Bays
218.4
Hampton Bays has a 15% higher cost of living than Waxhaw.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Waxhaw and Hampton Bays share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Hampton Bays
Waxhaw leads in 2 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Waxhaw leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWaxhaw has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,686 vs $2,747 in Hampton Bays (39% lower). Waxhaw has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,538 vs $2,379 in Hampton Bays (35% lower). Waxhaw scores 214.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 302.8 in Hampton Bays.
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Housing Market — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a vacancy rate of 3.9% compared to 28.7% in Hampton Bays. Waxhaw has a median property tax of $3,609 vs $8,385 in Hampton Bays (57% lower). Hampton Bays has a median home value of $688,900 vs $506,300 in Waxhaw (27% higher).
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Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 8.7% in Hampton Bays. Waxhaw has a poverty rate of 4.3% compared to 8.8% in Hampton Bays. Hampton Bays has a per capita income of $64,463 vs $47,224 in Waxhaw (27% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWaxhaw has a bachelor's degree or higher of 32.9% compared to 30.2% in Hampton Bays. Hampton Bays has a high school diploma or higher of 46.7% compared to 43.2% in Waxhaw.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a population of 21,565, about 1.3x the size of Hampton Bays (17,138). Waxhaw skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 43.5.
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Waxhaw
Hampton Bays
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWaxhaw: 5 vs Hampton Bays: 4 for with emergency services. Hampton Bays: 3.6 vs Waxhaw: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Hampton Bays leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 8.7% in Hampton Bays. Hampton Bays has a public transit of 5.3% compared to 0.1% in Waxhaw. Hampton Bays has a drive alone of 70.7% compared to 61.6% in Waxhaw.
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