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About
Life in Poquoson
Poquoson is a community of 12,556 people in Virginia. The median household income is $120,919, median rent runs about $1,707 per month, and median home values are around $403,000. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Poquoson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
3.9%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+6.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.9% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Poquoson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Poquoson, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (13.1%), and 1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.1%
of households
Married Couples
70.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Poquoson
In Poquoson, rent runs 8% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
63.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,690
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $460,100 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below VA average
Unemployment in Poquoson
Unemployment in Poquoson is 0.5 percentage points lower than the VA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Poquoson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.2 min avg
How Poquoson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Poquoson, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
Regional airport · few flights59k passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 124 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 18% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Poquoson runs 18% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
269.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
908.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Poquoson Police Department
Natural DisastersCoastal Flood most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
2.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Poquoson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Poquoson, the most common type is coastal flood, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Excessive Heat | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 2 | Coastal Flood | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 1 | Coastal Flood | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 6 | Coastal Flood | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 4 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 2 | Winter Storm | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 3 | Coastal Flood | Not estimated |
| 2018 | 6 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Poquoson city, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hampton city, VA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 7 miles from Poquoson) is typically good — 303 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
303
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hampton city, VA (7 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Poquoson has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 32°F | 3.48" |
| Feb | 52°F | 34°F | 2.88" |
| Mar | 58°F | 40°F | 4.42" |
| Apr | 68°F | 49°F | 3.33" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.77" |
| Jun | 83°F | 67°F | 4.01" |
| Jul | 87°F | 71°F | 5.33" |
| Aug | 85°F | 71°F | 4.94" |
| Sep | 79°F | 65°F | 4.77" |
| Oct | 70°F | 53°F | 3.93" |
| Nov | 60°F | 42°F | 3.27" |
| Dec | 52°F | 36°F | 3.70" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Poquoson
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Poquoson's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Hampton
Hampton VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Hampton
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.2 mi away · Newport News
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Poquoson
Poquoson's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Poquoson (within 15 miles)
Christopher Newport University
13.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,365 students · in-state tuition $17,219 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,183 (10 yrs after entry)
Virginia Peninsula Community College
10.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,941 students · in-state tuition $5,235 · 22% graduate · median earnings $41,835 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,727 students · in-state tuition $31,512 · 54% graduate · median earnings $63,602 (10 yrs after entry)
Riverside College of Health Sciences
13 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 350 students · in-state tuition $16,100 · 87% graduate · median earnings $74,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Monroe National Monument, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Poquoson
Poquoson has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Monroe National Monument (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
9 mi awayYorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
13 mi awayColonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayCape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
21 mi awayHistoric Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
27 mi awayRichmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
61 mi awayPetersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
66 mi awayMaggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in Poquoson
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave., Poquoson
Cities Near Poquoson
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Poquoson FAQ
Is Poquoson, Virginia affordable?⌄
Poquoson's median rent is $1,707/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $120,972/year. Median home value is $400,300.
Is Poquoson, Virginia safe?⌄
Poquoson's violent crime rate was 270 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 909 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Poquoson, Virginia?⌄
Poquoson has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Poquoson, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Poquoson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,707/month and median household income is $120,972/year. The median home value is $400,300. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Poquoson, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Poquoson is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from