Newport News City, VA

Living in Newport News City

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 53
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 39
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Schools 86
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Residents

180k Population -2.1k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black40%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$3.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military4%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$194k Median Home Value -$4.5k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$878 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Newport News City

United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Newport News City59

Property Crime in Newport News City

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Newport News City69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 42 3 2
Mar 49 4 0
Apr 59 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 72 5 0
Oct 61 3 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 43 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newport News City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Newport News City, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Newport News City, VA

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Hampton Roads Academy
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Newport News City, VA

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Bethel College
7 miles, E
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Hampton University
11 miles, E
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William & Mary
17 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Newport News City, VA

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Airports

Airports near Newport News City, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
111 miles, SW