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Portsmouth
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Portsmouth, Virginia, is a historic port city in the Hampton Roads region, known for its maritime heritage, walkable riverside, and well-preserved districts. The city features a blend of historic charm, local culture, and easy access to nearby Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
17,871
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.84°, -76.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
57
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,740
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$3,200
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
302 Mbps
Upload
133 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
58
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
15
Parks
34
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ORF
Distance
11 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-26.
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 82/100.
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