Portsmouth County

VA · Pop. 83,842 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Portsmouth County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 83,842.

$/Acre: $2,278

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 47.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.85%

Combined Sales Tax6.15%

Cost of Living Index103.9

Median Household Income$80,694

Poverty Rate8.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,278

Median Home Price$370K

Acres for Sale12

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,723 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)343 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K186

Property Crime /100K154

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate