The Town FilesNew Kent, Virginia
Community in New Kent County · population 739 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $406,200
- Household income
- $159,097
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 31.2
New Kent is a community of 739 people in New Kent County, Virginia. The median home is worth $406,200, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for families than 97% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 89% of Virginia towns, quieter than 73% of Virginia towns.
How New Kent ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Kent is worth $406,200, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $159,097, which is more affordable than 89% of Virginia towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Kent | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $406,200 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $159,097 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 2013 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Kent
| People | New Kent | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 3.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 14.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 24.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 91.8% |
Weather in New Kent
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 28.4°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Kent since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 18, 1990 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 19, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 2, 1990.
Severe weather in New Kent County since 1996
New Kent County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
Jobs and pay in New Kent County
New Kent County had 6,055 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,627 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in New Kent itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in New Kent
5 public schools with 2,581 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent High | 9-12 | 1,115 | 18.9 |
| New Kent Middle | 6-8 | 822 | 17.5 |
| New Kent Elementary | PK-5 | 644 | 15.3 |
| Bridging Communities STEM Academy | Other | — | — |
| Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center | Other | — | — |
Towns near New Kent
- West Point, VA10.5 mi · 3,414 people · home $286,800
- Sandston, VA17.9 mi · 7,779 people · home $219,900
- Central Garage, VA18.1 mi · 1,810 people · home $294,000
- Highland Springs, VA18.9 mi · 16,604 people · home $227,300
- Montrose, VA21.3 mi · 7,909 people · home $194,100
- Mechanicsville, VA21.8 mi · 39,482 people · home $351,000
- Enon, VA22.3 mi · 4,075 people · home $253,600
- East Highland Park, VA22.4 mi · 15,131 people · home $229,200
New Kent questions
Is New Kent, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Kent scores better for retirees than 46% of Virginia towns and quieter than 73%. 3.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.2).
How much does a house cost in New Kent?
The median owner-occupied home in New Kent is valued at $406,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $159,097, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in New Kent?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 28.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 8.4 inches of snow.
Does New Kent get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Kent since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 18, 1990. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)