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Poquoson, VA

Poquoson, VA.

Population: 12,639 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Poquoson, VA is $470,938 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,375/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$470,938

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$470,938
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+22.5%
10-year appreciation
+56.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$470,938
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$360,000
Median list price
$387,500
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+25.2%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,375/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,990/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,250/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Poquoson Elementary, POQUOSON HIGH, POQUOSON MIDDLE, POQUOSON PRIMARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Langley Air Force Base/NASA Langley Research Center (4.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,668
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,761

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (9 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Langley Air Force Base (LFI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Langley Air Force Base (LFI) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SENTARA CAREPLEX HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,690
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
87.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,347
Average weekly wage
$799
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
97

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PoquosonState medianUS median
Median home value$470,938$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$360,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,375/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,690$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Poquoson, VA?
$470,938.
What is the median sale price in Poquoson, VA?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Poquoson, VA?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Poquoson, VA?
Typical rent: $2,375/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Poquoson, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding.
Is Poquoson, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Poquoson, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Poquoson, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Poquoson, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Langley Air Force Base/NASA Langley Research Center, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve Poquoson, VA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Poquoson, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Poquoson, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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