Living in Newport News
Newport News is a city in Virginia, United States, home to 186,247 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 2%, #79 of 4,750), young professionals (top 5%, #205 of 4,444), commuters (top 5%, #303 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Newport News
- It is right on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay.
- It is part of Greater Hampton, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 37 min and sets around 22:53; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Newport News ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 39 | #8,485 of 11,898 | #199 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #2,985 of 9,771 | #67 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,331 of 8,006 | #162 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,258 of 6,237 | #138 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #6,292 of 9,474 | #164 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #7,751 of 9,474 | #172 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,576 of 10,762 | #140 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 72 | #306 of 4,537 | #31 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #205 of 4,444 | #17 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #381 of 3,053 | #33 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,248 of 7,271 | #95 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #303 of 6,227 | #33 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #261 of 3,933 | #9 of 93 | Map |
| Student | 77 | #323 of 2,119 | #11 of 44 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 50 | #2,422 of 8,006 | #103 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #6,373 of 12,111 | #170 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #307 of 4,114 | #11 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,200 of 7,271 | #79 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #6,583 of 9,474 | #156 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 41 | #12,313 of 18,063 | #353 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #4,851 of 16,523 | #144 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,414 of 18,063 | #333 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,237 of 16,523 | #103 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #18 of 21,167 | #6 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 51 | #11,102 of 12,111 | #240 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,734 of 6,413 | #65 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,457 of 12,111 | #88 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #79 of 4,750 | #5 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hampton (Virginia) 9 km
- East Hampton (Virginia) 11 km
- Poquoson 17 km
- Smithfield (Virginia) 18 km
- Portsmouth Heights 19 km
- Norfolk (Virginia) 20 km
- Portsmouth (Virginia) 20 km
- Chesapeake (Virginia) 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.