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Newport News

#7 in Best Suburbs to Live in Norfolk Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Newport News is a city in Virginia with a population of 185,069. Newport News is in Newport News City County. Living in Newport News offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Newport News there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Newport News.
    About Newport News...
    Population
    185,069
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $204,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,118
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      528.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      16.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      34.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      72.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      194.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,571.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      187.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Newport News

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,463
    National
    $69,021
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