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Yorktown, VA Area Guide

History lives in charming waterfront community

Military Historic Tourism River Waterfront Suburb Commuter Affordable Schools Safe Low Crime

Yorktown is a historic community on the west bank of the York River, directly north of Newport News. Positioned right next door to Yorktown Naval Weapons Training and just up the road from a U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown is a popular place for military personnel seeking off-base living arrangements. Families love the combination of affordable rental rates, low crime, and excellent public schools.

Yorktown Battlefield is the area’s biggest claim to fame, the historic site of Cornwallis’ surrender to George Washington at the end of the Revolutionary War; the site is also part of Virginia’s Historic Triangle, which also includes the nearby Jamestown and Williamsburg settlements. Virginia Beach is only a few minutes away by car, allowing you to hop down to the coast anytime.

For more everyday excursions closer to home, Riverwalk Landing is an immensely popular shopping, dining, and entertainment district at the foot of the Coleman Bridge, commonly attracting locals and visitors alike.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Yorktown, VA is $1,564 for one bedroom, $1,783 for two bedrooms, and $2,134 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yorktown has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,564/month
814 Sq Ft
House
$2,009/month
1,537 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 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

Tabb Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Yorktown Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Dare Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Coventry Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Grafton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Tabb Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Yorktown Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Tabb High

Public

Grades 9-12

Grafton High

Public

Grades 9-12

York River Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

York High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Colonial National Historical Park
  • Newport News Park
  • Quarterpath Park
  • Redoubt Park

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.