Nicewood Park, Newport News, Virginia
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Living in Newport News City, Virginia

Home of Newport News Shipbuilding, the country's largest military shipyard. Neighborhoods stretch from downtown near the yard to Denbigh and Lee Hall upriver.

1.18
Tax per $100
97%
Grad rate
Car-dependent
Walkability
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Downtown Newport News
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Commute & how people work

About 10% of Newport News City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 23 min.

23 min
Average commute
48%
Commute under 20 min
11%
Commute 45 min or more
10%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min12%
10 to 19 min37%
20 to 29 min23%
30 to 44 min18%
45 min or more11%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone74%
Carpool9%
Public transit2%
Walk or bike4%
Work from home10%
Other2%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Newport News City Public Schools reports a 97% on-time graduation rate, with 60% passing Math and 61% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Newport News City. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bakeries

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Hotels & lodging

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Newport News City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Universities

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

Research centers

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$69,634
Median household income
$260,600
Median home value
$1,339 /mo
Median gross rent
48%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

34
Median age
31%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

15%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

What are property taxes like in Newport News City?

Newport News City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.18 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.18% a year).

How are the schools in Newport News City?

Newport News City Public Schools reports a 97% on-time graduation rate, with 60% passing Math and 61% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Newport News City?

The average commute for Newport News City workers is about 23 minutes, and 48% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Newport News City?

About 10% of Newport News City workers already work from home.

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Newport News City.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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