What are the schools like in Newsoms, VA?

Newsoms is served primarily by Southampton County Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Newsoms?

The median household income in Newsoms, VA is $50,104 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Newsoms, VA?

Newsoms has an average high temperature of 49.7°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

Newsoms, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Newsoms, VA affordable or expensive?

Newsoms's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Newsoms is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,000 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Newsoms, VA?

Newsoms has a violent crime rate of 136.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1128.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Newsoms, VA a Good Place to Live?

Newsoms is a small town of 325 in Virginia, with a median household income of $50,104 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Newsoms stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newsoms is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Newsoms 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: 97.4

Newsoms's overall cost of living index is 97.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Newsoms costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Newsoms, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,104	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Newsoms's violent crime rate is 136.1 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

136.1 /100k

Property Crime

1128.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Newsoms is served primarily by Southampton County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Newsoms, VA	National Avg
School District	Southampton County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Newsoms sees average highs of 49.7°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Newsoms, VA
Average High — January	49.7°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Newsoms, VA	National Avg
Population	325	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	34.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Boykins, VA 5 mi Courtland, VA 7 mi Capron, VA 7 mi Branchville, VA 8 mi Severn, NC 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Newsoms

Newsoms, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23874

Newsoms vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newsoms, VA affordable or expensive?

Newsoms's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Newsoms roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $126,000 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Newsoms, VA?

Newsoms's violent crime rate is 136.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1128.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Newsoms?

Public schools in Newsoms are operated by Southampton County Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Newsoms, VA a good place to live?

Newsoms, VA has a population of 325, a median household income of $50,104, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Newsoms?

Newsoms averages 49.7°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Newsoms?

Newsoms, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23874.

What is the population of Newsoms?

The population of Newsoms, Virginia is 325 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newsoms?

Key numbers for living in Newsoms: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $126,000, median household income $50,104, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newsoms side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.