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Newport News, VA
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Population: 185,069
Home Price: $204,900
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Overview
Newport News is a midsize city in the state of Virginia with a population of 185,069. Newport News has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
23.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Newport News, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Newport News
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,082
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$57,463
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Newport News
Virginia
United States
Median Age
33.9
42.8
42.3
Gender
Newport News
Virginia
United States
Male
48.5%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
51.5%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Newport News
Virginia
United States
White
45.5%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
41.0%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
3.4%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
2.5%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.2%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Newport News
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$204,900
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$935
$1,085
$801
Family Households
36.3%
36.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.5%
36.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.5%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
52.5%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Newport News
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.7%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.9%
28.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.1%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.5%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Newport News
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
70.6%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
63.8%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Newport News
Virginia
United States
Murder
13.5
3.1
3.0
Rape
36.1
36.1
38.0
Robbery
92.5
29.3
40.7
Assault
453.4
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Newport News
Virginia
United States
Burglary
283.7
194.9
336.1
Theft
2053.4
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
191.7
109.6
167.1
Arson
22.6
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Newport News, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
fast food
wine
red wine
delicious food
beer
chinese food
cooking
ice cream
bread
chef
buffalo wild wings
cheese
sweet tea
culinary
pizza
fried chicken
grilled cheese
middle eastern
basketball
video games
nascar
tennis
gaming
volleyball
football
chicago sports
pro wrestling
soccer
sports broadcasting
pittsburgh sports
baseball
fitness
coaches
sporting event
wrestling
nfl
softball
pop culture
inspired by
lesley university
portraiture
nature
comics
photography
creative
collections
fashion
theatre
musical theatre
creations
composer
nfts
illustrator
nft
performing arts
poetry
creation
studio
video games
nascar
anime
gaming
reading manga
fitness
rpgs
comics
photography
baseball cards
random thoughts
road trips
books
gardening
scifi
pokemon
disc golf
formally trained
cigars
merchandise
sports
battle rap
gaming
virginianpilot
tv
producer
pro wrestling
longest running
ent
public relations
comedy
photography
creative
pop culture
arts
fashion
advertising
marketing
theatre
networking
sports
summer
beach
space
nature
photography
patio
outdoor patio
gardening
warm weather
arts
aviation
poolside
courtyard
rec
lawn
mountains
astronomy
indoors
winter
pharmacy
retail store
black owned
cabinets
dollar tree
supplies
furniture
collections
ulta
local thrift
apparel
warehouse
restock
advertising
vans
amazon
deli
storefront
checkout
sephora
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