Living in Newport News city, Virginia
Newport News city is a county in Virginia.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,057/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $265K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 50°F) and hot summers (highs around 82°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Newport News city has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.
Newport News city, Virginia
Demographics & Amenities in Newport News city
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
33.5 Years
Average Family Size
3.12
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Newport News city
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively ModerateDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively ModerateDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively Moderate
Terrain & Weather in Newport News city
Average Summer temperature
90°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
63.24 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Newport News city
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.3%
Total Employer Establishments
204,131
Poverty (%)
10.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
3%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Newport News city
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inNewport News city
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Newport News city
Robbery
1.27/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.52/ per 1000
Burglary
5.03/ per 1000
Arson
0.35/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
4.34/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
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