Wide-open land, top-rated schools and an easy I-64 drive to Richmond or Williamsburg. New Kent still feels like the country.
New Kent · Peninsula
Overview
New Kent County is a fast-growing rural county on I-64 between Richmond and Williamsburg. Buyers choose it for larger lots, newer golf and planned communities like Brickshire and Viniterra, and New Kent County Public Schools, which SchoolDigger ranks 9th of 131 Virginia districts for 2026. Its real estate tax rate is lower than most nearby localities.
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Neighborhoods
A golf community in Providence Forge built around an 18-hole course designed by Tom Clark and Curtis Strange.
A gated 1,000-plus-acre community with an 18-hole golf course, New Kent Winery and an active adult cottage section.
A planned community with pools, a clubhouse, fitness space and newer townhomes in the Arbors section.
A village area in western New Kent along Route 60 and close to I-64.
A western New Kent area with its own elementary school and quick access to Richmond’s east side.
An eastern New Kent area near Diascund Reservoir and the Chickahominy River, closest to Williamsburg.
Schools
| School | Virginia rank |
|---|---|
| New Kent High School | 26th of 331 |
| New Kent Middle School | 106th of 416 |
| George W. Watkins Elementary School | 172nd of 1,111 |
| Quinton Elementary School | 331st of 1,111 |
| New Kent Elementary School | 344th of 1,111 |
SchoolDigger 2026 statewide rankings (source). Zones follow addresses; confirm with New Kent County Public Schools.
Commute
| To | Off-peak |
|---|---|
| Downtown Williamsburg | ~25 min |
| Richmond International Airport | ~25 min |
| Downtown Richmond | ~35 min |
| Cheatham Annex (NWS Yorktown) | ~35 min |
| Fort Eustis (JBLE) | ~45 min |
| Newport News Shipbuilding | ~55 min |
Approximate off-peak drive times; rush hour and tunnel traffic add time. PCSing? See our military relocation guide.
Living here
Live thoroughbred racing runs Thursday through Sunday each summer, ending on Labor Day.
A winery inside Viniterra with tastings and events.
The colonial church where tradition holds George and Martha Washington were married.
A semi-private 18-hole course in Providence Forge ranked among Virginia’s better public courses.
Quiet spots for fishing and paddling on the county’s eastern side.
Woods and trails for a low-key hike close to home.
Get a value based on what actually sold near you this season, from a local team that knows the neighborhoods.
Questions
New Kent is a county. There is no incorporated town; New Kent, Providence Forge, Quinton, Lanexa and Barhamsville are communities and ZIP areas within New Kent County. The county sets property taxes and runs the schools.
New Kent County Public Schools ranks 9th of 131 Virginia districts on SchoolDigger for 2026. New Kent High ranks 26th of 331 Virginia high schools. The division is small, with one high school and one middle school.
The Board of Supervisors adopted $0.58 per $100 of assessed value for FY2027, after a 2026 reassessment. On a $400,000 home, that is about $2,320 a year, or roughly $193 a month. Confirm the current rate with the Commissioner of the Revenue before closing.
Off-peak, downtown Richmond is roughly 35 minutes west on I-64 and Williamsburg is about 25 minutes east. That makes New Kent popular with households that split work between the two areas.
Yes. Communities like Viniterra, Brickshire and The Farms of New Kent have offered new homes and lots in recent years. Ask us which sections currently have homes or lots available.
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Figures were checked in October 2026. Tax rates, school rankings and drive times change; confirm them for a specific address before you buy.
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