City profile
Poquoson, VA
Poquoson city · Population 12,639
Poquoson is a town in Poquoson city, VA with about 12,639 residents and a typical home value near $400,000. It is 26 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
213
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$400,300
Typical monthly housing
$2,478
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
107
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 2/100
Nearest major airport
17 mi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 72% Republican
Community
Population
12,639
Black population
1.9%
County
Poquoson city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 12,639 residents
- Typical home value about $400,000
- 26 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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