Portsmouth City, VA

Living in Portsmouth City

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 47
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Commute 66
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 32
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Schools 89
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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

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Christopher Academy
1 miles, W
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West Ghent School
3 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Portsmouth City, VA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Portsmouth City, VA

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NMC Portsmouth
3 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Portsmouth City, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
102 miles, SW