Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Poquoson
Poquoson, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,750
Population
12,689
Renter Mix
17% Rent
Savor small-town tranquility and waterside recreation on the Virginia Peninsula
Suburban
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Coastal
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Riverside
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Close-Knit
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Active
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Welcoming
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Convenient
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Peaceful
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Situated between the Poquoson River and the Back River along the Chesapeake Bay, Poquoson is a tranquil suburb home to a prominent boating community. Steeped in lush natural surroundings, Poquoson offers residents a small-town environment with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation as well as convenience to big-city amenities in nearby Newport News.
The close-knit Poquoson community comes together for the city’s largest event every year—the annual Poquoson Seafood Festival—to celebrate the area’s rich heritage. Families flock to Poquoson for its excellent school district and quick commute times to Langley Air Force Base and the NASA Research Center. Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk are all within an hour’s drive of Poquoson while Washington, DC is about three hours away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,023
Average: $133,080
Education
4,051
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,407
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Poquoson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Poquoson, VA is $1,750 for one bedroom, $1,748 for two bedrooms, and $2,224 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Poquoson has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,750/month
781 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Poquoson, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
444 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
470 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
451 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
690 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bluebird Gap Farm
- Virginia Living Museum
- Mariners' Museum
- Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
- Fort Monroe National Monument
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.