Virginia · Metropolitan Area
New Kent is a small town in Virginia with a population of 887. Residents earn $166,375 per year, which is 121% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Kent receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. New Kent stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in New Kent is $166,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 121% above $75,149. This places New Kent among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in New Kent is $430,400, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Kent enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 9.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $166,375 |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,513 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $974 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $159,600 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 585 |
| County GDP | $1,081M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,793 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 38.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |
| Census Median | $430,400 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $436,330 |
| Studio | $1,442 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,507 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,655 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,072 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,553 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,793 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,505/100K |
| Food Environment | 10.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5095°N, 76.9862°W |
| County FIPS | 51127 |
Winner: Republican by 31.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.1% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.93 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 38.5 min |
| Work from Home | 17.1% |