Moving to
Newport News.

$1,339/mo median rent

Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,339 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices are reasonable, with a median around $260,600. Not a steal, but not intimidating either.

4.0% unemployment

Unemployment here is 4.0%, close to the national average of 4.3%.

794 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is a real factor here, with violent rates significantly above the national average. That doesn't make the whole city a write-off, but it does mean specific neighborhoods deserve real research before signing a lease.

23 min average commute

Commutes are reasonable, averaging 23.1 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 10% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 3.5 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

31% bachelor's degree or higher

Education levels run about average, with 31% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.

48 public schools inside the boundary

There are 48 public schools inside the boundary and 13 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (10 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.