New Kent is a small town of 796 in Virginia, with a median household income of $161,572
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Kent stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether New Kent is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Kent city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.0
New Kent's overall cost of living index is 98.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Kent costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Kent, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$455,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$161,572
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Kent's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
207.9 /100k
Property Crime
632.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Kent is served primarily by New Kent County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Kent, VA
National Avg
School District
New Kent County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Kent sees average highs of 49.0°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
New Kent's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Kent roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $455,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
New Kent's violent crime rate is 207.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 632.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Kent are operated by New Kent County Public Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Kent, VA has a population of 796, a median household income of $161,572, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Kent averages 49.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Kent, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23124.
The population of New Kent, Virginia is 796 with a median age of 31.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Kent: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $455,600, median household income $161,572, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Kent side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
