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