Living in New Kent, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Kent · Census data 2020–2024
New Kent has 801 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $159,097 (71% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $406,200.
New Kent is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Kent at a glance
- Population
- 801
- Median age
- 31.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $159,097State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $406,200State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is New Kent a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Virginia median.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in New Kent
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Kent the median home value is $406,200, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,946 a month in housing costs.
New Kent median household income
The median household income in New Kent is $159,097 and the income per person is $85,879. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in New Kent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2013
- Average household size
- 2.93
New Kent demographics
- Population
- 801
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 3.2%
- Households
- 273
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Kent ›
Education in New Kent
45.1% of adults 25 and older in New Kent have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Kent
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
New Kent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent | 801 | $159,097 | $406,200 | — |
| West Point | 3,480 | $78,785 | $286,800 | $1,225 |
| Central Garage | 1,864 | $87,750 | $294,000 | $1,043 |
| Sandston | 7,399 | $59,238 | $219,900 | $1,211 |
| Highland Springs | 14,296 | $57,599 | $227,300 | $1,269 |
| Claremont | 393 | $58,542 | $178,800 | $990 |
| Montrose | 8,285 | $49,550 | $194,100 | $1,297 |
| Mechanicsville | 38,683 | $98,595 | $351,000 | $1,724 |
| Enon | 4,137 | $76,341 | $253,600 | $1,770 |
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What is the median household income in New Kent, VA?
The median household income in New Kent is $159,097, 71% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Kent?
The median home value in New Kent is $406,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is New Kent, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Virginia median. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in New Kent?
The median age in New Kent is 31.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in New Kent?
The average commute to work in New Kent is 32 minutes; 24.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Kent?
The unemployment rate in New Kent is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Kent?
45.1% of adults in New Kent have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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