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Newport News, VA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Newport News.

Population: 182,454 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Newport News, VA is $282,570 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,750 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,570/month. 48 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, heat wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$282,570

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$282,570
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+86.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$283,356
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$312,750
Median list price
$310,964
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
570
For-sale inventory
625
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
471
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
213

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,570/mo
1-year rent change
+7.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
48
Elementary schools
24
Middle schools
7
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Enterprise Academy/Newport News City, Newport News City Public Schools, New Horizons Regional Education Center - Special Education
Schools include
Enterprise Academy/Newport News City, Homer L. Hines Middle, Hilton Elementary, Joseph H. Saunders Elementary, Warwick High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
1,234
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Eustis (US Army) (2.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.2°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
50.6°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
2.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
601
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,697
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,417

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Colonial National Historical Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
16
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL, SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-594 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
37.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,505
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,484
Average weekly wage
$1,380
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
125

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Newport NewsState medianUS median
Typical home value$282,570$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$312,750$380,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,570/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,505$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Newport News, VA?
$282,570.
What is the median sale price in Newport News, VA?
$312,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Newport News, VA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Newport News, VA?
Typical rent: $1,570/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newport News, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
Is Newport News, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,234 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Newport News, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newport News, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newport News, VA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fort Eustis (US Army), 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve Newport News, VA?
48 schools (24 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Newport News, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Newport News, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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