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Welcome to Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth, Virginia is set on the waterfront of the Elizabeth River, just a short ferry ride from Norfolk, Virginia and a quick 20 minute drive to Virginia Beach. Located directly in the middle of the Hampton Roads, the town is home to the famous Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a site where historic and active Navy ships from all over the country are built, restored and remodeled.

Currently, Portsmouth’s motto is working hard towards making the town the “21st Century City of Choice,” making the town the perfect place for living, working, playing and visiting, for both residents and visitors.

The town of Portsmouth holds strong to values such as: a progressive city government, receptive and amicable city employees, advantageous and safe neighborhoods, the perfect balance of quality and speed of living and a strong focus on the future. These principles result in Portsmouth being a wonderful town to purchase real estate. The selection of housing opportunities is versatile. From newly constructed townhomes and condos to family homes surrounded by lush green pastures, to cottage-like homes with views of the Elizabeth River, the town has a numerous residential real estate options. In addition, the industrial sector Portsmouth is moving at a quick upwards pace. There are many options for industrial and investment real estate.

With neighborhoods filled with unique shopping and dining, community events and entertainment and a variety of museums, the culture and charm of Portsmouth, Virginia make it a wonderful place to purchase real estate.
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Portsmouth, Virginia - A Thriving City with Small-Town Appeal
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Portsmouth, VA375$120,109$125,011
home sale data for other nearby cities
Brambleton, VA245$515,200$555,992
Carrollton, VA29$256,500$278,190
Chesapeake, VA882$208,436$221,140
Corapeake, NC4$86,000$101,401
Currituck, NC5$213,500$227,100
Elizabeth City coast guard a, NC70$124,896$135,665
Grafton, VA32$220,000$255,698
Hampton, VA402$142,009$150,055
Knotts Island, NC4$107,500$118,500
Moyock, NC36$221,807$215,282
Newport News, VA494$156,938$164,631
Norfolk, VA782$142,016$171,515
Poquoson, VA28$245,000$271,881
Seaford, VA5$214,052$313,339
Smithfield, VA36$207,265$224,079
South Mills, NC7$213,275$198,596
Suffolk, VA244$203,213$228,305
Sunbury, NC1$242,000$242,000
Tabb, VA40$279,750$278,216
Virginia Bch, VA1,074$208,342$234,589
Virginia Beach, VA1,074$208,342$234,589
Windsor, VA8$202,741$204,249
Wmsbg, VA120$230,000$269,243
Woodleigh, NC4$107,500$118,500
Yorktown, VA84$257,162$264,640
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Population

Total Population98,301
Population Density2,683 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population50,673
Male Population47,628
Population Change since 1990↓ 5% Decrease
Population Change since 2000↓ 2% Decrease

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeTidewater Community College
Distance3 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeNorfolk State University
Distance4 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households39,276
Family Households24,527
Average Family Size3.12
Average Household Income$57,382
Median Household Income$44,692
Income Change since 1990↑ 31153% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 32% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk2.16
Crime Risk (County)2.02
Personal Crime Risk (County)3.26
Murder Crime Risk (County)1.84
Rape Crime Risk (County)3.32
Robbery Crime Risk (County)1.44
Assault Crime Risk (County)1.85
Property Crime Risk (County)1.48
Burglary Crime Risk (County)1.60
Larceny Crime Risk (County)1.69
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.56

Climate

Average July High Temperature87.9 °F
Average January Low Temperature33.8 °F
Annual Precipitation43.5 inches
Air Pollution Index83% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate5.00%
Nearest AirportNorfolk Ns (chambers Field)
Distance8 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamNorfolk Tides (aaa)
Distance4 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Cradock Middle School21 Alden Ave
William E Waters Middle School600 Roosevelt Blvd

Grades: 9 - 12

I C Norcom High School1801 London Blvd
Woodrow Wilson High School1401 Elmhurst Ln

Grades: K - 6

Brighton Elementary School1100 Portsmouth Blvd
Douglass Park Elementary School34 Grand St
James Hurst Elementary School18 Dahlgren Ave
John Tyler Elementary School3649 Hartford St
Olive Branch Elementary School415 Mimosa Rd
Park View Elementary School260 Elm Ave
Simonsdale Elementary School140 Byers Ave
Victory Elementary School2828 Greenwood Dr
Westhaven Elementary School3701 Clifford St

Grades: Other

Alliance Christian School5809 Portsmouth Blvd
Christopher Academy3300 Cedar Ln
Court Street Academy447 Court St
Cradock Christian Academy96 Afton Pkwy
Crawford Day School825 Crawford Pkwy
Dac Learning Center401 West Rd
Emily N Spong Preschool Center2200 Piedmont Ave
Excel Campus1401 Elmhurst Ln
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ART AND MUSEUMS

Children's Museum Of Virginia221 High St
Court House Galleries Museum420 High St
Jewish Museum & Cultural Ctr607 Effingham St
Lightship Portsmouth MuseumLondon & Water St
Naval Shipyard Museum2 High St
Portsmouth Historical Assn221 North St
Portsmouth Museum521 Middle St
Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame206 High St

BANKS

Bank Of America4050 Victory Blvd
Bank Of The Commonwealth4940 W Norfolk Rd
Bank Of The Commonwealth1020 London Blvd
Bb&t5515 Portsmouth Blvd
Bb&t500 Crawford St # 100
Bb&t3301 High St
State Farm Insurance2026 Victory Blvd
State Farm Insurance730 High St
State Farm Insurance3900 Greenway Ct N
Suntrust Bank4016 Victory Blvd
Towne Bank6201 Portsmouth Blvd
Towne Bank5716 High St W
Towne Bank200 High St # 100

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4 Real Estate companies have been found with properties in or near Portsmouth
Rose & Womble Realty Company
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William E. Wood and Associates
19 offices | 577 associates
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