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Suburban living on the Virginia Peninsula
Jenkins is the kind of suburb that’s centered on major transportation routes – Warwick Boulevard and Interstate 64, to be exact. So even though the residential streets themselves are walkable, there aren’t buses connecting to those main thoroughfares. Thus, residents will have to walk to stretches like Warwick Boulevard, or even better, choose the car-centric lifestyle. As local realtors like David Tortolini with eXp Realty note: “This is not an area where you can get away without a car, you really do need one.”
Overall, Jenkins offers a classic suburban experience, mixed with the bustle of modern retail development. While not short on walkable spaces, it’s best for those who don’t mind being on the go part of the time.
Diverse homes and price points in Jenkins
But a consistent attraction to Jenkins is the spread in home prices, which give homebuyers that sense of having options. Prices can start in the upper $200,000s and trend upwards into the mid $400,000s. Three-bedroom or even four-bedroom brick ranches are the norm here when starting out a search. These are midcentury homes on quarter acre lots, and it’s not uncommon to find extensive updates to the interior. Streetscapes match the midcentury vintage: towering hedges and mature shade trees frame neat squares of lawn. Relatively newer builds from the mid-2010s represent the higher price points here, such as a six-bedroom modern Colonial, which can go for $455,000.
Discover the warmth of Jenkins neighborhood, Newport News' best-kept secret.
Quaint cap cods nestled in lush greenery in Jenkins.
Picture-perfect homes in Jenkins neighborhood.
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Heading outdoors in Jenkins-area parks
There is one public green space in this busy little neighborhood: Nicewood Park, where residents can quietly stroll or scramble across the playground. Plus, it’s just a quick drive 2 miles north to Stoney Run Park. Baseball facilities are on tap, but so are walking paths – enjoy sights like open fields and calm lakes
Nicewood Park has a large grassy field, basketball court and a playground for all ages.
Life in full bloom at this Jenkins neighborhood Community Park.
Well groomed baseball fields await for their bases to be rounded in Jenkins.
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Newport News City public schools close to home
Sanford Elementary enrolls 500 students, and scores an A-plus from Niche in diversity. Mary Passage Middle enrolls nearly 1,000 students, and also scores high in diversity, with an A. Denbigh High enrolls 1,200 students as well, and it offers a telecommunications program where students can gain experience in live television productions.
T. Ryland Sanford Elementary school main entrance.
Ella Fitzgerald Middle School in Newport News.
Denbigh High School of in Newport News.
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Aerial perspective of Jenkins, where community and natural beauty meet.
Getting around the neighborhood and destinations on I-64
Large parts of Jenkins are pedestrian friendly, and fairly easy to navigate as well, thanks to the orderly, grid-like layout. Themes to street names add a sense of coziness and contribute to the sense of being oriented. One stretch of Jenkins is literary, where famous friends of the pen are paired together: Melville Street and Hawthorne Street follow each other, then Mark Twain Drive and Bret Harte Drive follow each other. Interstate 64 runs in parallel to Warwick Boulevard, making it easy to hop on this major highway and reach destinations like Busch Gardens, about 15 miles north.
Shopping and dining along Warwick Boulevard
Thanks to Warwick Boulevard running down the center of Jenkins, residents have all sorts of shopping and dining options at their fingertips. Food Lion offers a traditional grocery experience, while E-Mart brings the international flavor. Placed in an unforgettable yellow triangle building, Matt’s Smackin’ Macs is a hotspot for comfort food lovers. Visitors can ask the kitchen to cook up a custom mac ’n cheese plate, then add in a burger too, if they wish.
A couple ordering some of the best Mac and Cheese in Jenkins, Virgina.
An historic A-frame turned in Brick and mortar for a local restaurant in Jenkins.
Discover a world of organic delights at Whole Foods Jenkins in Newport News.
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Parks in this Area
Kiln Creek Park
Nicewood Park
Riverview Farm Park
Colony Pines Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Denbigh Park
Transit
Airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International
6 min drive
Bus
Warwick & Youngs Mill
Bus
Warwick & Adams Wood
Bus
Warwick & Menchville
Bus
Warwick & Campbell
Bus
Warwick & Bland
Bus
Warwick & Oyster Point
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jenkins
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jenkins Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jenkins, Newport News sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Jenkins, Newport News over the last 12 months is $282,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath house, offering 1,287 sq. ft. of inviting space, situated on a cul-de-sac! Enjoy relaxing mornings or evenings on your lovely front porch. You'll enjoy peace of mind with an updated kitchen, bathrooms and plumbing, newer windows, a newer roof, siding and HVAC system. This property offers excellent functionality with a convenient 1-car garage, driveway space, and a fully
Charming 3BR/1BA home featuring a utility/storage room for added convenience and a powered large workshop in back yard. The large yard is fully enclosed with chain-link fencing—great for pets or outdoor activities. Located near Newport News Airport, Ft. Eustis, shopping, entertainment, and more. Ideal for first-time buyers or investors!
Come and experience this beautiful brick ranch 3-bedroom 1 bath home with 1,122 sq/ft in the Eastwood neighborhood of Newport News VA! All the work has been done for you already; this home is in move-in-ready condition! Along with this beautiful home is a 23 x 30 workshop with plenty of workspace. The home has a spacious kitchen updated with new flooring, new granite countertops, new
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2BR Townhouse ready to move-in. Bedrooms are big & spacious. Near restaurants, shopping areas, US Army/Air Force Joint Base. Ground Maintenance & Trash pick-up part of HOA that owner pays for. Appliances include washer & dryer but will not be replaced if unrepairable, Refrigerator, stove & dishwasher. Strictly no pets allowed, Renter's Insurance required.
Welcome home to Monarch Crossing Apartment Homes, where you will find the right choice for better living. We offer highly demanded amenities including a resort-like pool, beautifully landscaped grounds, as well as a new fitness center with cardio equipment and new bark park! Enjoy one of our newly remodeled apartments with a washer and dryer to put your mind at ease. Set against a harmonious
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,572
Median Age
34
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,239
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,080
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.4%
College Graduates
28.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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