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Newport News, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Newport News city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
184,774
Population
2,678/sq mi density
$66,718
Median Income
$37,475 per capita
$243,300
Home Value
$287,123 Zillow
$1,285
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
307 sunny days/yr
596
Violent Crime/100K
2,529 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,718 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$243,300 home value, $1,285/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
596 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$243,300
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,285/mo
10% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.1%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
81,681
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$243,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$287,123
Median Sale Price
$298,250
Median List Price
$329,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.1%
Owner-Occupied
51.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,713/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,376/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,797/mo
Census median rent:
$1,285/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,596/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
40 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
162
Price Drops
21.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$189
Active Inventory
323
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
48.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $243,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,123 |
| Median Sale Price | $298,250 |
| Median List Price | $329,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $189 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,285 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,596 |
| FMR Studio | $1,492 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,512 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,713 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,376 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,797 |
Market
| Days on Market | 40 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.1% |
| Homes Sold | 162 |
| Active Inventory | 323 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $189 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 81,681 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |