The story of this market
The typical home in Newport News, Virginia sells for about $319,788, or $192 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.6%
VA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Newport News, Virginia
The Newport News housing market remains competitive with a median sale price of $320,000, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year increase. Market activity is driven by strong demand and a limited supply of homes, with properties selling in approximately 28 days. The city's economic stability, bolstered by major federal investments and a robust shipbuilding sector, continues to support housing demand.
1 verified foreclosure posting(s) on the ARED county ledger attributed to Newport News across its county. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2026) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 8 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 0.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 54.35% of asking — demand is holding steady.
1 foreclosure-ledger notice — 0.1 per 10,000 residents · poverty 14.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg4.413.8 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Williamsburg4.323 mi
- Water Country USA4.415.1 mi
- Funplex Trampoline Park.4.73 mi
- Hampton Virginia Aquaplex4.15.9 mi
- Hampton Coliseum4.46.2 mi
- Topgolf Virginia Beach4.423.7 mi
- Norfolk Scope Arena4.419.1 mi
- Chartway Arena4.516.9 mi
- Hampton Roads Convention Center4.66.1 mi
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg4.413.8 mi
- Water Country USA4.415.1 mi
- AMC Hampton Towne Centre 244.43.2 mi
- Virginia Living Museum4.71.2 mi
- Buckroe Beach and Park4.610.6 mi
- Colonial Williamsburg4.617.6 mi
- Jamestown Settlement4.719.6 mi
- Virginia Living Museum4.71.2 mi
- Chrysler Museum of Art4.818.8 mi
- Nauticus4.719.2 mi
- Buckroe Beach and Park4.610.6 mi
- Chippokes State Park4.715.6 mi
- Newport News Park4.78.3 mi
- Yorktown Battlefield4.710 mi
- Ocean View Beach Park4.515.3 mi
- VIG Portsmouth3.416.1 mi
- The Surry Seafood Co.4.319.4 mi
- Hampton Yacht Club4.68.5 mi
- Tidewater Yacht Marina4.719.5 mi
- Salt Ponds Marina Resort4.310.6 mi
- Kingsmill Resort4.414.3 mi
- Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort4.52.2 mi
- Riverfront Golf Club4.414.4 mi
- Sewells Point Golf Course4.315.3 mi
- James River Country Club4.63 mi
- Patrick Henry Mall4.22.1 mi
- Navy Exchange Main4.513.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.23.8 mi
- Publix Super Market at Bartlett Station4.510.5 mi
- Kohl's4.23.7 mi
- Norfolk International Airport4.320.2 mi
- Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport4.43.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A premier educational institution featuring native Virginia wildlife and science exhibits, serving as a major cultural anchor.
One of the largest municipal parks in the eastern United States, offering extensive trails, camping, and recreational space.
A public liberal arts university that serves as a major educational and cultural hub for the city.
A historic neighborhood known for its unique architecture and local shopping, contributing to the city's character.
Provides significant recreational access and scenic value, influencing property demand along the river corridor.
Newport News is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a balance of historic charm and modern economic opportunity, particularly those connected to the region's shipbuilding and military sectors.
The city is integrated into the Hampton Roads regional transportation network, with major corridors facilitating access to employment centers.
The city offers a diverse amenity base including the Virginia Living Museum, Newport News Park, and extensive waterfront access along the James River.
The city has launched the ResidentFirst Housing Relief Grant Program to support housing stability, reflecting a proactive approach to managing rental affordability and market pressures.
The economy is anchored by the shipbuilding industry and military presence, with ongoing efforts to diversify through technology and aviation initiatives.
Newport News benefits from significant federal investment, including a $450 million sailor quality-of-service project, and maintains a focus on economic development through its Opportunity Center and AI-driven initiatives.
The city is actively managing growth through a Comprehensive Housing Study and various revitalization projects along the Jefferson Avenue corridor.
The city is actively participating in the Hampton Roads Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan to address environmental risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and World Population Review.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.