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Poquoson
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Poquoson is a charming small city in southeastern Virginia, set on the Chesapeake Bay. Known for its maritime heritage, safe neighborhoods, and welcoming community, Poquoson offers a relaxed, coastal lifestyle with scenic waterfronts and access to outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
12,460
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.12°, -76.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,575
Local Cost
$1,740
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-13.2°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
303 Mbps
Upload
241 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
55.0
Airport
LFI
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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