At a Glance
Median Income
$166,375
$69,513 per capita
Home Value
$430,400
Zillow: $449,203
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
12.8% smoking rate
How New Kent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Kent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Kent a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Kent residents earn a median household income of $166,375 , which is 121% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,513. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Kent is $430,400 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,203. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2009.
Education
27.1% of adults in New Kent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Kent has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population887
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans22.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$166,375
Per Capita$69,513
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$430,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$449,203
Housing Units273
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,505/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation112 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute39 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in New Kent was built in 2009.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.