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Poquoson, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Poquoson city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
12,556 Population 817/sq mi density
$120,919 Median Income $49,935 per capita
$403,000 Home Value $452,173 Zillow
$1,634 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 750 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,919 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$403,000 home value, $1,634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Poquoson, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,919
61% above
$49,935 per capita
Home Value
$403,000
43% above
Zillow: $452,173
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
40% above
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
50% below
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
19% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Poquoson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
143%
Rent
140%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Poquoson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Poquoson residents earn a median household income of $120,919 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,935. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Poquoson is $403,000 , 43% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,173. Median rent is $1,634/month, with 33.4% 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

Poquoson reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 750/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

40.1% of adults in Poquoson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Poquoson has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population12,556
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,919
Per Capita$49,935
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$403,000
Rent$1,634
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$452,173
Housing Units4,927
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

F
Violent190/100K
Property750/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault132/100K
Burglary148/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,082/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed252 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Poquoson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.352 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 252 Mbps.