Portsmouth, VA
Living in Portsmouth
Bikeability38
Walkability47
Commute66
Public Transit37
Affordability65
Public Safety23
Airports33
Hospitals46
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
95kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black52%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military3%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value-$9.5k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$856Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portsmouth
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Portsmouth City78
Property Crime in Portsmouth
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Portsmouth City97
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portsmouth
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding31
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portsmouth, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portsmouth, VA
Christopher Academy
1 miles, W
Sweethaven Christian Academy
1 miles, NW
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
3 miles, S
West Ghent School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Portsmouth, VA
Old Dominion University
3 miles, NE
Norfolk State University
5 miles, E
Sentara College of Health Sciences
8 miles, SE
Virginia Wesleyan University
9 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portsmouth, VA
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
2 miles, S
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
3 miles, E
NMC Portsmouth
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Portsmouth, VA
Norfolk International Airport
9 miles, E
Richmond International Airport
69 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
102 miles, SW