In Newport News, Virginia, the median home price is $297,424, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $69,634; the population is 184,216; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 456.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Newport News at a glance
Population
184,216
Median Household Income
$69,634
Typical Home Value
$297,424
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
456.0
Avg Commute Time
23.1
About Newport News
Newport News has a population of 184,216. The median home value is $297,424, 37% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $69,634 (25% below the Virginia median).
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 Newport News
1 town, by population.
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Newport News at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Newport News?
- Newport News has a population of 184,216 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Newport News?
- The median home value in Newport News is $297,424. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Newport News?
- Median household income in Newport News is $69,634 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Newport News in?
- Newport News is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Newport News?
- Newport News contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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