Median Home PriceBETTER
$284,020.02
Median RentBETTER
$1,556.55/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
15.2
Property Tax RateTIE
0.82%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.2%
Price Change (5Y)
+6.2%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$122,470
Median Home Price
$411,608.02
Median Rent
$1,998.57/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.2
Property Tax RateTIE
0.82%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+2.1%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+10.3%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$182,181
Key Differences
Home Prices
Newport News's median home price of $284,020.02 is lower than Virginia Beach's $411,608.02 by 31%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Newport News costs $1,556.55/mo compared to $1,998.57/mo in Virginia Beach—a difference of $442.02/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.