Why visit Hampton
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Weber's Cider Mill Farm, Towson University, Goucher College and Hampton National Historic Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Hampton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hampton
Hampton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 5,052 at the 2010 census. Hampton is often considered a subdivision of the nearby community of Towson and is located just north of Baltimore, about twenty minutes from downtown. Hampton contains residences situated on lots up to several acres in a park-like setting (current zoning limits density to not more than two residential units per acre).
From the Wikipedia article Hampton, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Weber's Cider Mill Farm
Farm and orchard · 2.3 mi
2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville
09:00-19:00 "Seasonally"
Towson University
School · 3.4 mi
University in Maryland, United States
Museums and landmarks35
Goucher College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Private liberal arts college in Towson, Maryland
Hampton National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
U.S. National Historic Site in Baltimore County, Maryland; once possibly the largest private home in the U.S. by 1790
535 Hampton Lane, Towson
Aigburth Vale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Baltimore County, Maryland
Auburn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Baltimore County Circuit Courthouses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Courthouse in Baltimore County, United States of America
Baltimore County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Prison in Maryland, United States of America
Eagle's Nest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Long Island Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Human settlement in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Lutherville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Ravenshurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Stoneleigh Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
The Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Hospital in Maryland, United States
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
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Cromwell Valley Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Maryland, United States of America
2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville
Goucher Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.9 mi
1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson
Pine Ridge Golf Course
Golf course · 1.2 mi
2101 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes24
Rocco's
Restaurant · Italian · 2.4 mi
1222 East Joppa Road, Loch Raven
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-23:00
Don’s Crabs
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.3 mi
1764 East Joppa Road, Parkville
Mo-Su 11:00-20:30; Th 10:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:00
Pho D’Lite
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 2.4 mi
8926 Waltham Woods Road, Parkville
Th-Tu 11:00-21:30; We off
12 more on the map.
History
In ancient times, the land was frequented by Susquehannock Indians, who used what became nearby Joppa Road as a trail. The area now known as Hampton was originally part of a land grant given to a relative of Lord Baltimore in 1695. His heirs sold the land on April 2, 1745, to Col. Charles Ridgely, a tobacco farmer and trader. In the latter half of the 18th century, the Hampton Mansion was built by the Ridgely family, who used the surrounding land for farming, including apple orchards and the breeding of thoroughbred race horses, along with slave quarters.
Succeeding generations of Ridgelys continued to own the land until 1929, when the Hampton Development Company was formed and the land around the Hampton Mansion was subdivided, creating the modern Hampton community. The Hampton Mansion continued to be owned by the Ridgely family until 1948, when the house and the remaining 43 acres (170,000 m2) of the Ridgely estate were designated a National Historic Site and sold to a preservation trust, eventually to be acquired and now operated by the National Park Service.
From the History section of Hampton, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Holiday Inn Express Towson Baltimore North
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1100 Cromwell Bridge Road, Loch Raven
Churches and places of worship17
Northeast Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.2 mi
1834 A East Joppa Road, Parkville
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Achievement Academy At Harbor City High
School · 4.5 mi
2201 Pinewood Avenue, Baltimore
Healthcare2
Passport Health Timonium Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
1818 Pot Spring Road, Timonium
Map of Hampton
167 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 69°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 67°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 60°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 32°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cylburn (7 mi away), rain and snow from Long Green 0.6 Sw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Baltimore County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-04-10: Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Martin State Airport (MTN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Timonium 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Carney 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Parkville 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Towson 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Cockeysville 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Perry Hall 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Mays Chapel 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Overlea 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- White Marsh 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Rossville 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hampton, MD, USA - panoramio, olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0
- Hampton, MD, USA - panoramio (1), olekinderhook, CC BY 3.0
- Jousting at Hampton National Historic Site, MSLampner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hampton NHS 03, User:JGHowes , photographer;, Attribution
- Hampton Natl Historic Site, JGHowes , photographer; taken with Canon AE-1 using Kodachrome film, Attribution
- Hampton Mansion in 1861, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Hampton NHS7, National Park Service, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Views of Hampton National Historic Site, Maryland, NPS staff, Public domain
- Towson Methodist Church (Maryland), User:JGHowes , photographer. Original uploader was JGHowes at en.wikipedia, Attribution
- HaeblerMemorialChapel, Dv4000 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Towson Academy Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital Gatehouse Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- EAGLES NEST, PHOENIX, BALTIMORE COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Auburn House, Towson, MD, entrance, Jameslwoodward, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stoneleigh Historic District Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Baltimore County Jail Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Old Baltimore County Courthouse, Marylandstater ( talk ), Public domain
- Cromwell Bidge Park Entrance, Vaal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Towson University Sun on Stephen's Hall (16668411069), Katie Simmons-Barth Photography from Baltimore, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Loch Raven Reservoir Trail lined with Japanese Stiltgrass, Elliott R. Plack, CC0
- Hawthorn flowers perhaps dotted hawthorn 2, Soupvector, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Abandoned Kiln Baltimore County, MD (6473476851), Scott Deamond from Baltimore, MD, CC BY 2.0
- Loch Raven Dam MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loch Raven Reservoir MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hawthorn flowers perhaps dotted hawthorn, Soupvector, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ascocoryne sarcoides 239902068, Serenella Linares, CC BY 4.0
- Loch Raven Reservoir, Maryland (7235286420), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ShedExtension, OwenFy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snowdrops, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- Watching The Watchers, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- Early Frog, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- Fallow Fields, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
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