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Jefferson Park is an up-and-coming neighborhood
Jefferson Park is a rising neighborhood. The city of Newport News continues to invest in this area, adding new businesses just outside the neighborhood and constructing affordable housing. “There are improvements, but the spirit of the city is remaining consistent,” says Jessica Concepcion, an associate with Re/Max Peninsula and an over-two-decade Newport News resident. “It’s a community that the city has made a goal to modernize and revitalize.” Plus, with easy access to Interstate 664 and other major roadways, Jefferson Park is accessible for those who want to take in all that Newport News has to offer.
Jefferson Park offers a variety of housing options to suit different preferences and budgets.
Jefferson Ave is a growing area of Jefferson Park, with new dining and retail options continuing to emerge.
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Housing for renters and long-term owners
Jefferson Park is flat. Sporadic trees dot front yards, sidewalks line many streets and parked cars touch the curb. Colonial-style townhouses are common in the neighborhood, accommodating over two-thirds of residents who rent. Single-family homes are usually modest, with bungalows and ranch-style homes making up most of the area's housing. Potential homebuyers can find a property needing updating for about $105,000 to $160,000. Roughly 1,000- to 1,600-square-foot renovated properties can cost from $200,000 to $300,000, while Jefferson Park’s few Colonial Revival or New Traditional new builds can range from $320,000 to $400,000. “For a first-time homebuyer, rates are very affordable,” Concepcion says.
Jefferson Park features ranch-style homes, offering spacious single-level living that's both practical and accessible for a variety of lifestyles.
Jefferson Park features a variety of homes across different price points, offering options for a wide range of budgets.
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Revitalization along Jefferson Avenue
Jefferson Avenue is the area’s main commercial corridor. Residents will find a few establishments in the neighborhood, like a Family Dollar and a Chic-A-Sea Restaurant, where locals can walk up to a yellow window and order chicken dishes. The city has invested a lot of money to improve the area of Jefferson Avenue just outside the neighborhood. “They’ve poured millions of dollars and continue to do so to draw homebuyers,” Concepcion says. “It’s drawing a lot of residents and businesses.” A mixed-use apartment complex houses ground-floor establishments on the corner of Jefferson Avenue and 16th Street. Additionally, the city has improved sidewalks in the area and continues to add more businesses, including an upcoming food hall.
Residents of the Jefferson Park neighborhood enjoy the convenience of quick and tasty dining options along Jefferson Ave.
Jefferson Park, offers a diverse range of housing options to suit various preferences and budgets.
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Nearby outdoor spaces
Huntington Park is about 3 miles northwest of the neighborhood. Open sunrise to sunset, this 60-acre outdoor space offers a public beach on the sandy shores of the James River that’s open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. At all times of year, anglers cast their lines from the fishing pier at Lake Biggins, which is full of trout. Tennis players compete on the Huntington Park Tennis Center’s 20 hard courts while kids run around the riverside Fort Fun playground. The park is also home to the Virginia War Museum, chronicling the country’s military history from the Revolutionary War to today. Further inland, Briarfield Park spans 50 acres and has softball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas and a playground. Concepcion says that people also travel to nearby areas to get outside. “You’re close to [interstates] 64 and 664,” she says. “Which expands your network into the larger Hampton Roads area.” It’s a 10-mile drive east on I-664 to Buckroe Beach, where visitors can sunbathe along the Chesapeake Bay.
Residents of Jefferson Park, VA, enjoy convenient access to serene freshwater fishing at Lake Biggins in nearby Newport News.
Jefferson Park residents can enjoy the convenience of the beach along the James River at Huntington Park.
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Students zoned for Newport News City Public Schools
Newport News City Public Schools serve Jefferson Park. Students can attend Newsome Park Elementary School, which gets a C-minus grade from Niche, before Crittenden Middle, which receives a C. They can complete their public education at Heritage High School, which earns a C-plus and offers the Governor’s STEM Academy, a program preparing students for careers in science, technology, engineering and math through research opportunities and rigorous coursework.
Newsome Park Elementary School in Newport News, VA, is a public magnet school serving grades Pre-K through 5.
Jefferson Park, VA offers proximity to quality education, with Heritage High School providing excellent opportunities for students in grades 9 through 12.
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Easy access to transportation options
The neighborhood has easy access to I-664 and the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel, which leads across the Newport News Channel to Suffolk. I-664 also connects with Interstate 64, which leads about 80 miles to Richmond and continues throughout the state. There are many bus stops in the neighborhood, allowing residents to travel throughout the city using public transit. For air travel, the Norfolk International Airport is about 23 miles southeast.
Crime
Jefferson Park gets an overall crime score of 6 out of 10 on the CAP Index. The national average is 4 out of 10. Potential residents should be advised that the neighborhood receives a 9 out of 10 for homicide, an 8 out of 10 for assault with a weapon and a 7 out of 10 for both robbery and burglary.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,894
Median Age
35
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,110
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,140
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79%
College Graduates
9.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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