City profile
Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth city · Population 97,190
Portsmouth is a city in Portsmouth city, VA with about 97,190 residents and a typical home value near $247,000. It is 21 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
$246,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,528
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
89
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
Relatively Low · county score 54/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Winter weather, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
9 mi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 69% Democratic / 30% Republican
Community
Population
97,190
Black population
50.6%
County
Portsmouth city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 97,190 residents
- Typical home value about $247,000
- 21 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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