State rank#11 of 133
Smallest county184,216 residentsFairfax County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 51700
Newport News city, Virginia
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population184,216
Household income$69,634
Unemployment3.4%
Life expectancy74.2 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Newport News city has 184,216 residents and ranks #11 by population among Virginia county equivalents. Median household income is $69,634. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.4%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Virginia
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Newport News city: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Newport News city, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $260,600 median home value and $1,339/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,634, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Newport News city may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, mental health access, and primary care access. College attainment is 30.6% and life expectancy is 74.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 7.1%, rank #41 of 133 available Virginia counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 450 residents, rank #43 of 129 available Virginia counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,758 residents, rank #47 of 125 available Virginia counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,339/mo, rank #98 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.4%, rank #86 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 74.2 years, rank #83 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Virginia
Rank and range use only counties in Virginia with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$69,634
$69,634; above the state county median of $68,724.
State rank #63 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$260,600
$260,600; above the state county median of $258,600.
State rank #69 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,339/mo
$1,339/mo; above the state county median of $1,059/mo.
State rank #98 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.4%
3.4%; above the state county median of 3%.
State rank #86 of 133 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.6%
30.6%; above the state county median of 27%.
State rank #54 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
74.2 years
74.2 years; below the state county median of 75.2 years.
State rank #83 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.1%
19.1%; above the state county median of 18.4%.
State rank #80 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.1%
7.1%; below the state county median of 7.8%.
State rank #41 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,758 residents
1 per 1,758 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,231 residents.
State rank #47 of 125 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 450 residents
1 per 450 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 780 residents.
State rank #43 of 129 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Newport News city FAQ
Is Newport News city a good place to live?
Newport News city may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, mental health access, and primary care access. College attainment is 30.6% and life expectancy is 74.2 years.
What should I know before moving to Newport News city?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $260,600 median home value and $1,339/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,634, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Newport News city?
Newport News city has 184,216 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Newport News city?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 51700; the parent state FIPS is 51.
What is the median household income in Newport News city?
The ACS median household income is $69,634.
How much does housing cost in Newport News city?
Housing benchmarks are $260,600 median home value and $1,339/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $69,634, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Newport News city?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.4%.
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Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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