From the shipyard to Hilton Village to Kiln Creek, Newport News runs the length of the Peninsula. We help you find the part of it that fits your life.
Newport News · Peninsula
Overview
Newport News is an independent city on the Virginia Peninsula, stretching along the James River from the shipyard downtown to Fort Eustis in the north. Buyers choose it for its range of homes and prices, its short commutes to Newport News Shipbuilding and Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and established neighborhoods like Hilton Village, Port Warwick and Kiln Creek.
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Neighborhoods
Built from 1918 for shipyard workers, it was the country’s first federal war-housing project and has 473 English village-style homes near the James River.
A walkable, new-urbanism neighborhood in the Oyster Point area, built around Styron Square with shops below and homes above.
A mixed-use district of offices, shops, restaurants and apartments built in the mid-2000s in the middle of the city.
A master-planned community of 31 villages with its own golf course, spanning the Newport News and York County line.
The large northern part of the city, with a long history that goes back to the old Warwick County seat.
A small historic community near Fort Eustis that still has its old Chesapeake and Ohio Railway station.
A historic district near the James River with homes built mostly between 1900 and 1935.
Schools
| School | Virginia rank |
|---|---|
| Achievable Dream Middle/High | 107th of 331 |
| Woodside High | 179th of 331 |
| Menchville High | 257th of 331 |
| Denbigh High | 277th of 331 |
| Warwick High | 300th of 331 |
| Heritage High | 318th of 331 |
| B.T. Washington Middle | 69th of 416 |
| Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle | 308th of 416 |
| Mary Passage Middle | 342nd of 416 |
| Ella J. FitzGerald Middle | 365th of 416 |
| Homer L. Hines Middle | 367th of 416 |
| Crittenden Middle | 393rd of 416 |
SchoolDigger 2026 statewide rankings (source). Zones follow addresses; confirm with Newport News Public Schools.
Commute
| To | Off-peak |
|---|---|
| Newport News Shipbuilding | ~15 min |
| Fort Eustis | ~20 min |
| Langley AFB | ~20 min |
| NASA Langley Research Center | ~20 min |
| Yorktown (Hutchison & Co. office) | ~20 min |
| Williamsburg | ~30 min |
| Naval Station Norfolk | ~40 min |
Approximate off-peak drive times; rush hour and tunnel traffic add time. PCSing? See our military relocation guide.
Living here
One of the country’s largest maritime museums, with about 32,000 artifacts.
Part wildlife park, part science museum and aquarium, focused on Virginia’s native animals and plants.
At 7,711 acres, it is the city’s largest park and one of the largest city parks in the country.
Shops, restaurants and seasonal events in the middle of the city.
Walk the historic streets and stop at the small shops along Warwick Boulevard.
The public university’s campus brings concerts, games and lectures to the city.
Get a value based on what actually sold near you this season, from a local team that knows the neighborhoods.
Questions
Newport News is an independent city. In Virginia that means it is not part of any county. The city handles its own schools, taxes and services.
Newport News Public Schools serves the whole city. In SchoolDigger’s 2026 Virginia rankings, Achievable Dream Middle/High and Woodside High are the top-ranked high schools, and B.T. Washington Middle is the top-ranked middle school. Always check the school assignment for a specific address.
The real estate tax rate is $1.18 (FY2027, unchanged from FY2026) per $100 of assessed value. A home assessed at $350,000 would owe about $4,130 a year ($350,000 / 100 x $1.18), or about $344 a month. Your bill depends on the city’s assessment, not the sale price.
Fort Eustis is inside the city, at the north end. Most of the city is about 15 to 25 minutes from Fort Eustis or Newport News Shipbuilding off-peak. Rush hour on I-64 and Jefferson Avenue can add time.
Yes. The city runs along the James River and has creeks like Deep Creek and the Warwick River. Some low areas are in FEMA flood zones, so check the flood map and ask for an elevation certificate before you buy.
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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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