$275,272Average Value$195Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Morrison is an affordable and accessible Newport News neighborhood
Morrison is a residential neighborhood in central Newport News. While suburban roads are quiet, it’s a short drive to scenic outdoor spaces and the expansive City Center at Oyster Point, a mixed-use facility great for quick errands or weekend entertainment. Plus, the neighborhood is near major roadways that lead throughout the city and the state. “It’s so close to Interstate 64, making all of the Hampton Roads area accessible,” says Jessica Concepcion, an associate with Re/Max Peninsula and a 20-plus-year Newport News resident. “It’s near employment hubs like the shipyard and has affordable and market-rate housing.”
Find fresh flowers for sale right next to Games Farmers Market, conveniently located near Morrison.
City Center at Oyster Point is the heart of Newport News and comes alive at night with beautiful lighting.
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Outdoor spaces include lakes and beaches
Sandy Bottom Nature Park is just outside the neighborhood. Sandy Bottom Lake is the centerpiece of this roughly 450-acre outdoor space, and visitors can rent boats to cruise through the water or stand on a wooden platform to watch migratory birds fly overhead . A nature center that hosts educational programs overlooks the lake, and miles of walking trails weave through forests and wetland marshes. On the other side of the neighborhood, Mariners’ Lake Natural Area also has trails passing the water. This is a popular spot to kayak and fish. The adjacent Deer Park is a great spot for active recreation, featuring a playground and sports fields. Buckroe Beach, one of the area’s most popular, is about 12 miles east for a beach day.
Near Morrison, Sandy Bottom Nature Park features miles of dog-friendly hiking trails and walking paths for outdoor lovers.
Near Morrison, Deer Park Playground is a fun spot for kids to play and explore.
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Variety of home styles
Mature trees shade two-lane roads in Morrison, and potential buyers can find a variety of home styles in the neighborhood. Ranch-style homes or quaint Cape Cods can cost about $150,000 to $350,000, while a Colonial Revival from the 2010s can cost up to $425,000. Prices are contingent on the property’s size, age and condition.
Morrison features ranch-style homes, offering spacious single-level living that's both practical and accessible for a variety of lifestyles.
Morrison offers a variety of housing options to suit different preferences and budgets.
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City Center at Oyster Point and more shopping options nearby
To the south, Walmart Neighborhood Market and Game’s Farmers Market, a family-owned spot mostly selling locally grown or sourced produce and meat, give residents grocery shopping options. A sizeable commercial presence is north of the neighborhood, particularly around City Center at Oyster Point, a mixed-use complex. Here, folks can dine at restaurants like Hayashi Sushi & Grill, catch a movie at Cinemark, shop at retailers like Loft or browse specialty stores like Chef’s Market Food Hall, a market, brewery and entertainment center. The food hall sells everything from coffee to ice cream and has duckpin bowling and darts. For health care services, Riverside Regional Medical Center is less than 2 miles west.
Morrison residents love Hayashi Sushi & Grill, a popular spot in town known for its delicious sushi and vibrant atmosphere.
The LOVENN sign at City Center at Oyster Point is a favorite photo spot for both locals and visitors of Newport News.
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Getting around Hampton Roads area by highways, bus
Residents have direct access to U.S. Route 17 and Interstate 64, allowing them to travel throughout the Hampton Roads area easily . I-64 leads about 70 miles to Richmond and continues throughout the state. Neighborhood bus stops allow locals to travel the area via public transit, and for air travel, the Norfolk International Airport is about 20 miles southeast.
Students can attend Newport News Public Schools
Newport News Public Schools serve Morrison. Students can attend Riverside Elementary and Homer L. Hines Middle, both of which get C scores from Niche. They can finish their public education at Warwick High, which earns a C-plus and offers an International Baccalaureate program.
Homer L. Hines Middle School in Newport News has a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14 to 1.
Warwick High School is one of the largest schools in the Morrison area.
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Parks in this Area
Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Mariners’ Lake Natural Area
Transit
Airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International
13 min drive
Bus
Jefferson & Robinson
Bus
J Clyde Morris & Port Landing
Bus
J Clyde Morris & Impala
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Morrison
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Morrison Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Morrison, Newport News sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Morrison, Newport News over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,695
Median Age
41
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,569
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,973
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89%
College Graduates
20.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
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®
45/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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