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Poquoson, VA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Genesis

Poquoson in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $403,000, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outd...

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Jeremiah Watson

Internet providers in Poquoson?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Ellie Jackson

Career opportunities in Poquoson, VA

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 50s, and Rent is about $1,634/month for a decent place. Median household income is $120,919, which feels pretty solid for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating th...

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Joseph R.

Poquoson in the winter -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in engineering and You can expect to pay around $1,634 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is ...

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Ellie Jackson

What I wish I knew before living in Poquoson

First post here. I'm originally from Omaha and You can expect to pay around $1,634 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's...

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Valentina Martin

Weekend activities in Poquoson?

It's a a small town city with about 12,556 people. Rent is about $1,634/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a...

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Elijah

Should I move to Poquoson or stay in Raleigh?

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $120,919 in Poquoson. The median home value here is around $403,000, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Joseph R.

Is public transit usable in Poquoson?

Hey everyone, I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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chicagopapa2023

What I wish I knew before living in Poquoson

Longtime lurker here, Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Jeremiah Watson

Working in Poquoson -salaries realistic?

Alright, I relocated for work and With a population of 12,556, Poquoson is a small town. Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots?

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