New Kent County, Virginia
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 4% for airport distance
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 2% for cost of living
New Kent County is a county in Virginia with about 23,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, sales tax, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websiteco.new-kent.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.2 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$113k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$70kbetter than 2% of US counties
Home Value$354k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 6% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 67% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.83%better than 43% of US counties
Unemployment3.1%better than 82% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.3 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.8 inbetter than 56% of US counties
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 11% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 32% of US counties
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk14.1better than 84% of US counties
School Quality38.2better than 12% of US counties
Violent Crime1140/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Crime624/100kbetter than 65% of US counties
Community
Population23,29647th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.266th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3560th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1088th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3546th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.1%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.1%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.0%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 11% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 39% of US counties
Airport Distance18 mibetter than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.9%better than 83% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.00better than 55% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 72% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is New Kent County an affordable place to live?
- New Kent County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $70k, better than 2% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in New Kent County?
- The median home value in New Kent County is $354k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in New Kent County?
- Median household income in New Kent County is $113k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in New Kent County?
- Median gross rent in New Kent County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is New Kent County safe?
- New Kent County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1140/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 624/100k.
- What is the weather like in New Kent County?
- New Kent County averages 79°F in July and 38°F in January, with 46.3 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in New Kent County?
- Public-school quality in New Kent County is below average, scoring better than 12% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in New Kent County?
- The average one-way commute in New Kent County is 32 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)