Newport News, Virginia

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Newport News is located in Newport News City County, VA. The population is , making Newport News the largest city in Newport News City County and the 6th largest city in the state of Virginia.

There are 51 public schools in Newport News with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Newport News is high , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Newport News is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Newport News property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Newport News include Bethel Manor, Grafton and Rushmere.

Newport News Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.9%

Crime Rate

20.4% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 192
  • Violent Crimes: 596
  • Robbery: 92
  • Burglary: 284
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Newport News
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

623 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 15
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 596

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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51 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 51 K-12 public schools in Newport News, VA and 17 private schools. Homefacts rates Newport News's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
17 Private Schools

Calvary Seventh-day Adventist School

Denbigh Baptist Christian School

Denbigh Christian Academy

East End Academy

First Baptist Church Denbigh Child Devt Center And

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8 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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330 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Newport News, VA issued 330 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 330 permits, 109 were issued for single family homes and 221 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Newport News, VA issued 215 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 215 permits, 92 were issued for single family homes and 123 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $986
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,005
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,183
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,663
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,027

Zip Codes

23185 23314 23430 23433 23435 23601 23602 23603 23604 23605 23606 23607 23608 23609 23612
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Environmental Hazards

623 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Newport News, VA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Newport News, VA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Newport News, VA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.48°
  • February 43.17°
  • March 50.72°
  • April 60.62°
  • May 69.88°
  • June 77.81°
  • July 80.75°
  • August 78.58°
  • September 72.57°
  • October 62.08°
  • November 51.1°
  • December 44.35°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Newport News, VA

Earthquakes
Newport News, VA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Newport News, VA has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Newport News, VA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Newport News, VA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Newport News, VA: $48,976

Unemployment

Unemployment in Newport News is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 58.40%
White Collar - 41.60%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Robert J. Wittman
  • Robert C. Scott

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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8 Cemeteries view all

51 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

5 Libraries view all

5 Police Stations view all

6 Retirement Homes view all

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