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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Amelia Campbell

How are the schools in Portsmouth?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Justin F.

Is public transit usable in Portsmouth?

Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

2 replies 20 upvotes qa
Jameson

Most overrated things about Portsmouth

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. Poverty rate is 14.7%, which is around average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

3 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
nycdude2021

How is the nightlife in Portsmouth?

Random thought, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people.

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nycdude2021

Weekend activities in Portsmouth?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Portsmouth sits at 945.8 per 100K. Median household income is $58,972, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $229,400, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Miles

Housing market in Portsmouth right now

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 97,299, Portsmouth is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit n...

13 replies 23 upvotes housing
Mason Lewis

Best neighborhoods to rent in Portsmouth?

Hi all, Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

9 replies 9 upvotes housing
Jeremy P.

Living in Portsmouth -the reality

I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 14.7%, which is around average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. Cheers. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a gr...

7 replies 10 upvotes living
Jordan Rivera

Starting a business in Portsmouth?

Household incomes average around $58,972 in Portsmouth. Poverty rate is 14.7%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,266 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Portsmouth sits at 945.8 per 100K. Cost of living is de...

8 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Nolan Jackson

Relocating to Portsmouth, VA -pros and cons?

Hello, The median home value here is around $229,400, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 14.7%, which is around average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I o...

3 replies 25 upvotes moving
Terry J.

Things Portsmouth needs to improve

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $58,972 in Portsmouth. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes some getting used to....

4 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Daniel Rivera

Best and worst neighborhoods in Portsmouth

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Portsmouth? The food ...

1 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Elizabeth

Portsmouth job market vs Phoenix

Hello, I'm a 39-year-old chef and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 97,299, Portsmouth is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The ...

1 replies 30 upvotes jobs
Terry J.

Is it worth buying in Portsmouth?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $229,400 on average. The median home value here is around $229,400, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,266 for rent here. With a population of 97,299, Portsmouth is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I ...

26 replies 5 upvotes housing
Justin F.

Best industries in Portsmouth right now

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 15 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Portsmouth sits at 945.8 per 100K.

16 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Jeremy P.

Portsmouth is underrated, change my mind

Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. Household incomes average around $58,972 in Portsmouth. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots?

17 replies 7 upvotes living
Jameson

Rent in Portsmouth getting crazy

Born and raised here. With a population of 97,299, Portsmouth is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot i...

1 replies 7 upvotes housing
Nolan Jackson

How are the schools in Portsmouth?

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. With a population of 97,299, Portsmouth is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Public transit need...

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Luca Ruiz

The good and bad of living in Portsmouth

OK so Homes are going for about $229,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,266 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if y...

2 replies 25 upvotes living
William

Job market in Portsmouth for tech?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Portsmouth sits at 945.8 per 100K. With a population of 97,299, Portsmouth is a smaller city. Median household income is $58,972, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $58,972 in Portsmouth...

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Daniel Rivera

Thinking about relocating to Portsmouth from Dallas

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Poverty rate is 14.7%, which is around average. Median household income is $58,972, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are...

1 replies 17 upvotes moving
Elizabeth

Living in Portsmouth -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $58,972 in Portsmouth. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $229,400, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $229,400 on average. Tr...

7 replies 8 upvotes living
Terry J.

Portsmouth vs St. Louis -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,266/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Portsmouth sits at 945.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school sy...

0 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Joshua M.

Things Portsmouth needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $58,972 in Portsmouth. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. Thanks for reading.

0 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Lisa C.

Relocating to Portsmouth, VA -pros and cons?

Hi all, Rent is about $1,266/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 97,299, Portsmouth is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

3 replies 11 upvotes moving
Addison Cox

How much do you pay for rent in Portsmouth?

Hey, Been living here since 2023. Rent is about $1,266/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

6 replies 24 upvotes housing
Angela C.

Is Portsmouth getting better or worse?

Alright, I'm originally from Albuquerque and With a population of 97,299, Portsmouth is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,266/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,266 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. Household incomes average around $58,972 in P...

1 replies 11 upvotes living
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