Newport News County

VA · Pop. 106,463 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Newport News County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 106,463.

$/Acre: $3,453

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 217 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 64.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax5.98%

Cost of Living Index107

Median Household Income$76,119

Poverty Rate12.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,453

Median Home Price$385K

Acres for Sale3795

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season217 days

Annual Rainfall42.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,405 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)302 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K224

Property Crime /100K242

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate