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New Kent, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · New Kent County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
887 Population 198/sq mi density
$166,375 Median Income $69,513 per capita
$430,400 Home Value $436,330 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$166,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$430,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

New Kent, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$166,375
121% above
$69,513 per capita
Home Value
$430,400
53% above
Zillow: $436,330
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
987/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
20% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
221%
Home Value
153%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Kent a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 $436,330. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2009.

Safety & Crime

New Kent reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 987/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population887
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$436,330
Housing Units273
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property987/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,505/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.