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Poquoson, VA

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Savor small-town tranquility and waterside recreation on the Virginia Peninsula

Suburban Coastal Riverside Close-Knit Active Welcoming Family-Friendly Scenic Convenient Peaceful

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Poquoson, VA is $1,694 for one bedroom, $1,595 for two bedrooms, and $2,151 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Poquoson has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,694/month
781 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Poquoson Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

444 Students

7
out of 10

Poquoson Primary

Public

Grades PK-2

470 Students

Rating Unavailable

Poquoson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

451 Students

7
out of 10

Poquoson High

Public

Grades 9-12

690 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bluebird Gap Farm
  • Virginia Living Museum
  • Mariners' Museum
  • Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
  • Fort Monroe National Monument

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 2025.