In New Kent, Virginia, the median home price is $452,290, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $123,314; the population is 25,105; schools rate 8.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 176.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 33.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
New Kent at a glance
Population
25,105
Median Household Income
$123,314
Typical Home Value
$452,290
School District Rating
8.4
Violent Crime Rate
176.1
Avg Commute Time
33.2
About New Kent
New Kent has a population of 25,105. The median home value is $452,290, 4% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $123,314 (32% above the Virginia median). The most populated towns are District 5, District 2, and District 3.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in New Kent
5 towns, by population.
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New Kent at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of New Kent?
- New Kent has a population of 25,105 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in New Kent?
- The median home value in New Kent is $452,290. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in New Kent?
- Median household income in New Kent is $123,314 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is New Kent in?
- New Kent is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in New Kent?
- New Kent contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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