Living in Poquoson, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poquoson · Census data 2020–2024
Poquoson has 12,639 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $120,972 (30% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $400,300, the median rent is $1,707/month.
Poquoson at a glance
- Population
- 12,639
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,972State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $400,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,707/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 84.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Poquoson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Poquoson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poquoson the median home value is $400,300, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,707 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,368 a month in housing costs.
Poquoson median household income
The median household income in Poquoson is $120,972 and the income per person is $51,194. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Poquoson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,971
- Owner-occupied
- 84.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.4%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.66
Poquoson demographics
- Population
- 12,639
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 4,728
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poquoson ›
Education in Poquoson
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Poquoson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poquoson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Poquoson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson | 12,639 | $120,972 | $400,300 | $1,707 |
| Hampton | 137,557 | $69,621 | $245,700 | $1,427 |
| Bethel Manor | 4,393 | $77,294 | — | $2,121 |
| Newport News | 184,216 | $69,634 | $260,600 | $1,339 |
| Yorktown | 128 | $63,250 | $481,600 | — |
| Norfolk | 233,596 | $66,109 | $289,900 | $1,321 |
| Gloucester Point | 11,109 | $74,001 | $320,700 | $1,062 |
| Carrollton | 8,436 | $110,956 | $423,900 | $1,789 |
| Cape Charles | 1,201 | $73,750 | $640,600 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Poquoson, VA?
The median household income in Poquoson is $120,972, 30% 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 Poquoson?
The median home value in Poquoson is $400,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Poquoson?
The median gross rent in Poquoson is $1,707 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Poquoson, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Poquoson?
The median age in Poquoson is 41.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Poquoson?
The average commute to work in Poquoson is 27 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poquoson?
The unemployment rate in Poquoson is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poquoson?
36.3% of adults in Poquoson 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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