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
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Portsmouth City78

Property Crime in Portsmouth City

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Portsmouth City97

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