Poquoson County

VA · Pop. 27,645 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Poquoson County is a rural county in VA with a population of approximately 27,645.

$/Acre: $1,967
Property Tax: 0.82%
Growing Season: 170 days
Broadband: 55%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 16.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%
Local Sales Tax1.09%
Combined Sales Tax6.39%
Cost of Living Index101.4
Median Household Income$46,166
Poverty Rate8.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,967
Median Home Price$292K
Acres for Sale2903
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season170 days
Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,504 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado1/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)232 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K477
Property Crime /100K513
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyStrong