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Newsoms, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Southampton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
296 Population 592/sq mi density
$52,639 Median Income $31,138 per capita
$151,700 Home Value $216,525 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 39.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,639 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,700 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Newsoms, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,639
30% below
$31,138 per capita
Home Value
$151,700
46% below
Zillow: $216,525
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,190/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Newsoms Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
54%
Rent
90%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newsoms a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newsoms residents earn a median household income of $52,639 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,138. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newsoms is $151,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,525. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 39.6% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Newsoms reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,190/100K.

Education

19.6% of adults in Newsoms hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newsoms 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population296
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,639
Per Capita$31,138
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,700
Rent$1,042
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$216,525
Housing Units173
Rent Burden39.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,190/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation91 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute38 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Newsoms was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.