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 · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
57
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
Explore
Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
View all 1 neighborhoodsData sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-26.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.