Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Poquoson is a small city in Virginia with a population of 12,556. Residents earn $120,919 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
Based on current data, Poquoson receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Poquoson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Poquoson is $120,919, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Poquoson among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Poquoson is $403,000, 43% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,634 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Poquoson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 107 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 744 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Poquoson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,919 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,935 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $896 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,652 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $403,000 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $452,173 |
| Median List Price | $562,510 |
| Median List Price | $562,510 |
| $/Sq Ft | $205 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 8.6% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,634 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,492 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,512 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,713 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,376 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,797 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,082/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 107.5/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 33.1/100K |
| Robbery | 8.3/100K |
| Assault | 66.1/100K |
| Total Property | 743.9/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 148.8/100K |
| Theft | 529.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 66.1/100K |
| Arson | 8.3/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1284°N, 76.3035°W |
| County FIPS | 51735 |
Winner: Republican by 45.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.53 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 817/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |