Newport News, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Newport News city County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
184,774 Population 2,678/sq mi density
$66,718 Median Income $37,475 per capita
$243,300 Home Value $294,403 Zillow
$1,285 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
747 Violent Crime/100K 2,453 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$66,718 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$243,300 home value, $1,285/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
747 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Newport News, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,718
11% below
$37,475 per capita
Home Value
$243,300
14% below
Zillow: $294,403
Median Rent
$1,285/mo
10% above
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
747/100K
97% above
2,453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Newport News Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newport News's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
86%
Rent
110%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newport News a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newport News residents earn a median household income of $66,718 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,475. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,501 business establishments, including 425 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newport News is $243,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,403. Median rent is $1,285/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Newport News reports 747 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,453/100K. The murder rate is 12.5/100K.

Education

29.1% of adults in Newport News hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newport News has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population184,774
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,678/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,718
Per Capita$37,475
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$18,793M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,306

Housing

A+
Home Value$243,300
Rent$1,285
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$294,403
Housing Units81,681
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent747/100K
Property2,453/100K
Murder12.5/100K
Assault617/100K
Burglary226/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,686/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation46 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Newport News was founded in 1881.
The median home in Newport News was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.