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Portsmouth, VA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Portsmouth.

Population: 97,145 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Portsmouth, VA is $264,601 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,330 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,625/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$264,601

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$264,601
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+81.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$266,897
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
$264,330
Median list price
$281,290
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
469
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
51
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
163

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,625/mo
1-year rent change
+6.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,391/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,574/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,181/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,571/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)
102.8 (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
24
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Schools include
Douglass Park Elementary, Hodges Manor Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, MANOR HIGH, Simonsdale Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Abex Corp. (0.4 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)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-19,512
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
87,466
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
79,078

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
35
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (10 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
135
Nearest airport
Hampton Roads Executive Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, SENTARA OBICI HOSPITAL, SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
41
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)
+39 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
63.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,471
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,197
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
188

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

How it compares

PortsmouthState medianUS median
Median home value$264,601$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$264,330$380,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,625/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,471$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 Portsmouth, VA?
$264,601.
What is the median sale price in Portsmouth, VA?
$264,330.
How long do homes take to sell in Portsmouth, VA?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Portsmouth, VA?
Typical rent: $1,625/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Portsmouth, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, winterWeather.
Is Portsmouth, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Portsmouth, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Portsmouth, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Portsmouth, VA?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Abex Corp., 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve Portsmouth, VA?
24 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Portsmouth, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Portsmouth, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 102.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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