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Population:98,547
Pop. Change:-2%
State: Virginia
Metro Area:Virginia_Beach-Norfolk-Newport_News
County:Portsmouth city County
City:Portsmouth
Zip Code:23703, 23701, ... 8 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Portsmouth_city County

As of 2011, Portsmouth city County's population is 98,547 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.06 percent.

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The median home cost in Portsmouth city County is $165,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Portsmouth city County's cost of living is 0.20% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Portsmouth city County public schools spend $5,109 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.3 students per teacher in Portsmouth city County.

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The unemployment rate in Portsmouth city County is 8.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Portsmouth city County jobs have Decreased by 1.42 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Portsmouth city County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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