| Index | Portsmouth | Virginia | National |
| Median home price | $174,200 | $248,400 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $1,083 | $1,135 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 55.3% | 65.8% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 44.7% | 34.2% | 36.4% |
Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Hampton, VA | 135,169 | $188,600 | 2% |
| Norfolk, VA | 244,300 | $215,800 | 17% |
| Chesapeake, VA | 242,647 | $286,000 | 55% |
| Carrollton, VA | 6,340 | $322,100 | 74% |
| Portsmouth, VA | 94,961 | $174,200 | 6% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| South Gate, CA | 94,905 | $438,100 | 137% |
| Roswell, GA | 94,884 | $385,800 | 109% |
| Hesperia, CA | 95,163 | $255,500 | 38% |
| Sunrise, FL | 94,657 | $220,600 | 19% |
| New Bedford, MA | 95,355 | $239,000 | 29% |
| Portsmouth, VA | 94,961 | $174,200 | 6% |
Here are the best places to live in Virginia
Most Dangerous Cities In The US
These are the 10 cheapest cities in Virginia
Most Dangerous States In The US