At a Glance
Median Income
$66,718
$37,475 per capita
Home Value
$243,300
Zillow: $287,123
Median Rent
$1,285/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
596/100K
2,529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
307 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newport News a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 3.6% (0% below 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 $287,123. 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 596 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,529/100K. The murder rate is 13.5/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population184,774
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,678/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,718
Per Capita$37,475
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$18,793M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,306
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,300
Rent$1,285
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$287,123
Housing Units81,681
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent596/100K
Property2,529/100K
Murder13.5/100K
Assault453/100K
Burglary284/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,686/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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