There are 19 independent living communities serving Newport News, Virginia. This includes 8 communities in Newport News and 11 nearby. Independent living costs in Virginia range from around $21 to $122 daily, with an average expenditure running around $73. The per month expense averages about $2,194 and ranges between $637 and $3,674. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $26,334, which is over the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Newport News, VA ranges from about $908 per month to $3,523 per month. The median cost is around $1,798 per month, or about $21,575 yearly.
Newport News is a mid-size city in Newport News city, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metro area. It is the 9th largest city in the state. The surrounding statistical area has 1,315,902 people, but there are 179,275 living in the city itself. People who are over the age of 55 compose 21% of the total community.
Newport News has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city's average household income is $51,000 ($26,000 per person), versus the average of $51,000 for the entire state of Virginia. The average housing price in Newport News is $208,500, which is somewhat lower than the Virginia average of $277,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 8.53%.
Newport News has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The city receives large amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Newport News has a moderate rate of crime, moderate air quality, and lower than average water quality.