Portsmouth City, VA
Living in Portsmouth City
Bikeability
38
Walkability
47
Commute
66
Public Transit
37
Affordability
65
Public Safety
23
Airports
33
Hospitals
46
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
95k
Population
-1.7k (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
58%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black52%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$6.7k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military3%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$171k
Median Home Value
-$9.5k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$856
Median Monthly Rent
+$134 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portsmouth City
United States45
Virginia30
Property Crime in Portsmouth City
United States48
Virginia39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 41 | 4 | 2 |
Feb | 43 | 3 | 2 |
Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portsmouth City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portsmouth City, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portsmouth City, VA
Christopher Academy
1 miles, W
Sweethaven Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
3 miles, S
West Ghent School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Portsmouth City, VA
Old Dominion University
3 miles, NE
Norfolk State University
5 miles, E
Sentara College of Health Sciences
8 miles, SE
Virginia Wesleyan University
9 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portsmouth City, VA
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
2 miles, S
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
3 miles, E
NMC Portsmouth
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Portsmouth City, VA
Norfolk International Airport
9 miles, E
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
20 miles, N
Richmond International Airport
69 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
102 miles, SW