City vs city
Roanoke, VA vs Newport News, VA
| Roanoke | Newport News | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,677 | 184,774 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | -0.5% | -0.2% |
| Median home value | $180,500 | $243,300 |
| Median rent | $964 | $1,285 |
| Household income | $52,671 | $66,718 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 18% | 18% |
| State crime /100k | 1,604 | 1,604 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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