In Portsmouth, Virginia, the median home price is $269,782, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $60,491; the population is 97,190; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 706.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Portsmouth at a glance
Population
97,190
Median Household Income
$60,491
Typical Home Value
$269,782
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
706.9
Avg Commute Time
23.7
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth has a population of 97,190. The median home value is $269,782, 43% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $60,491 (35% 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 Portsmouth
1 town, by population.
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Portsmouth at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Portsmouth?
- Portsmouth has a population of 97,190 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Portsmouth?
- The median home value in Portsmouth is $269,782. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Portsmouth?
- Median household income in Portsmouth is $60,491 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Portsmouth in?
- Portsmouth is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Portsmouth?
- Portsmouth 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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