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Poquoson, VA
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Living in Poquoson



Poquoson is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 12,582 people and three associated neighborhoods, Poquoson is the 65th largest community in Virginia.

Poquoson home prices are not only among the most expensive in Virginia, but Poquoson real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

There are many members of the armed forces living in Poquoson. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services - even if they are not always in uniform.

Also of interest is that Poquoson has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Poquoson telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.35% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Poquoson is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Poquoson’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One of the nice things about Poquoson is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

Poquoson is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

The citizens of Poquoson are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 38.45% of adults in Poquoson have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Poquoson in 2018 was $47,329, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,316 for a family of four.

The people who call Poquoson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Poquoson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Poquoson include English, German, Irish, Italian, and European.

The most common language spoken in Poquoson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Korean.


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