New Kent County
VA · Pop. 24,139 · Mixed County
New Kent County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Virginia, spanning 210 square miles with 24,139 residents at a density of 114.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $372,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.68% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 203-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.5°F and average winter lows of 29.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is 18.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.4% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 203-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.68% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 5.2% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A median home price of $372,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- The nearest hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, is 18.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
New Kent County, VA is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 38/100
- Median home price
- $372k
- Property tax
- 0.68%
- Growing season
- 203 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.4"
- Broadband
- 88.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 18.6 mi
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Homesteading in New Kent County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in New Kent County?
- New Kent County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 203-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.5°F, and average winter lows of 29.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $372,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is 18.6 miles away, without an in-county emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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