Portsmouth, Virginia

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Portsmouth is located in Portsmouth City County, VA. The population is , making Portsmouth the largest city in Portsmouth City County and the 10th largest city in the state of Virginia.

There are 26 public schools in Portsmouth with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Portsmouth is high , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Portsmouth is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Portsmouth property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Portsmouth include Norfolk, Carrollton and Chesapeake.

Portsmouth Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.2%

Crime Rate

63.54% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 504
  • Violent Crimes: 946
  • Robbery: 245
  • Burglary: 900
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Portsmouth
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

448 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 13
  • Superfunds: 32
  • Tanks & Spills: 403

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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26 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 26 K-12 public schools in Portsmouth, VA and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Portsmouth's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Portsmouth, VA

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153 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Portsmouth, VA issued 153 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 153 permits, 141 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Portsmouth, VA issued 219 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 219 permits, 87 were issued for single family homes and 132 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $993
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,012
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,191
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,674
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,039

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Environmental Hazards

448 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 42.33°
  • February 45.37°
  • March 52.85°
  • April 62.63°
  • May 70.58°
  • June 79.11°
  • July 82.16°
  • August 81.12°
  • September 74.68°
  • October 65.64°
  • November 54.27°
  • December 47.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Portsmouth, VA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Portsmouth, VA: $42,647

Unemployment

Unemployment in Portsmouth is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 58.39%
White Collar - 41.61%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Robert C. Scott

Neighborhood Info

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  • No fire stations found in Portsmouth, VA

1 Hospital view all

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