Area Profile

Hampton Roads Metro Area

More than just our location makes Hampton Roads a great place for your expansion.

There are a lot of great reasons why you may already be familiar with Hampton Roads or one of our great communities. Perhaps you are familiar with our strategic location on the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States, or our transportation infrastructure anchored by the largest natural deepwater port in the world. Or perhaps it’s our workforce of 830,000 exceptionally skilled and experienced people or our annual surplus of disciplined and highly trained exiting military who call Hampton Roads home.

Whatever the reason, Hampton Roads is a place worth discovering.

In addition to tangible benefits like a corporate income tax rate, workers’ compensation rates, and union membership all below the national average, there are also plenty of intangible reasons to like Hampton Roads. We have a mild climate, popular sites to visit and events to enjoy, great schools, unique attractions, and beaches that draw millions of visitors every year.

Let us show you how great Hampton Roads is! Start by asking your accountants to look at the data we present here to see how we stack up to the other choices you’re considering. And while they do that, contact us about scheduling a visit to Hampton Roads. We know that after you experience all we have to offer, one visit will move you.
 

For more information about the individual communities that make up the Hampton Roads metro area, click here.