Newport News

A large statue of Leif Erikson welcomes visitors to the Mariners Museum in Deer Park.
The entrance to the Virginia Living Museum in Deer Park.
The entrance to Deer Park in Newport News.
Enjoy easy access to boating on the James River.
There is plenty of room to grab a seat and do some fishing from the pier on the James River.

Newport News, VA Area Guide

Experience nature, ships, and history in this coastal city

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Newport News combines historical significance with contemporary living along the Virginia Peninsula. This waterfront city, anchored by Newport News Shipbuilding and the Port Warwick district, offers housing options from James River waterfront properties to homes in the historic Hilton Village neighborhood. One-bedroom apartments average $1,213 per month, while three-bedroom units average $1,690. The city's position within Hampton Roads provides easy access to the entire region.

Residents enjoy Newport News Park's 7,700 acres of hiking trails and outdoor recreation. The Mariners' Museum preserves the area's maritime heritage, while Christopher Newport University enriches the community's educational landscape. Port Warwick features a town square with local shops and restaurants. The Virginia Living Museum showcases native wildlife and natural science through interactive exhibits. Downtown, the Victory Arch stands as a monument to the city's shipbuilding legacy that dates to 1691.

Explore the City

Deer Park is a commercial and residential area of Newport News.

The famous fountain in the business district of Deer Park.

The entrance to Deer Park in Newport News.

Watch the sun set at Huntington Heights Beach.

There is plenty of room to grab a seat and do some fishing from the pier on the James River.

Small unique stores in Hilton Village.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Newport News, VA is $1,188 for a studio, $1,271 for one bedroom, $1,415 for two bedrooms, and $1,747 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport News has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,271/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$2,045/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,394/month
792 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,100/month
1,486 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newport News, VA is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Newport News is 21.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,188 - $1,747. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 3.2% more for utilities, and 4.6% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Newport News, VA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

51 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

39 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Deer Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Hilton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

R.O. Nelson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Achievable Dream Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

Richard T. Yates Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Achievable Dream Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

B.T. Washington Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Crittenden Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Huntington Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Achievable Dream Middle/High

Public

Grades 6-12

Woodside High

Public

Grades 9-12

Menchville High

Public

Grades 9-12

Warwick High

Public

Grades 9-12

Denbigh High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Virginia Living Museum
  • Mariners' Museum
  • Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
  • Newport News Park
  • Bluebird Gap Farm

Airports

  • Newport News/Williamsburg International
  • Norfolk International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.