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Poquoson

Poquoson, VA

Poquoson is a suburban city of approximately 16 square miles in the middle of the Hampton Roads region. A former fishing village with over 84 miles of shoreline on the Chesapeake Bay, it draws individuals looking for a small town lifestyle with excellent schools. The City of Poquoson is business-friendly, intent on increasing patronage for its existing merchants and supporting sensible economic growth in its retail trade area.

Industry Highlights

Poquoson is conveniently accessible to I-64 and the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, both typically within 15 minutes travel time. Adding to this connectivity is the City’s Wythe Creek Road Widening Project will ultimately include a new bridge connection with Hampton and increased accessibility for multi-modal transportation.

Poquoson’s business corridor serves a three-mile market area of nearly 40,000 people with a variety of shopping and dining opportunities, all framed in a relaxed, unhurried setting, making it a perfect day trip for visitors. In 2019, the City was pleased to welcome a number of new businesses including a destination Chinese restaurant, a popular ice cream shop and a fashion boutique.

Quality of Life

An enviable combination of low crime rates, outstanding schools, civic-minded citizenry, recreational programs, and conveniently located shopping areas, firmly position Poquoson as a quality-of-life jewel in Hampton Roads. In recognition of these attributes Poquoson was recognized was ranked #8 among Safest Places to Live in Virginia (The Home Security Advisor) and #8 Healthiest of Virginia’s 133 counties and cities (Population Health Institute) in 2019. Most recently in 2020 the City was recognized in the Top 10 Best Places to Live Virginia, ranking #6 (HomeSnacks).

Industry Employment Breakdown

Industry

# of Employees

% of Workforce

Industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

# of Employees

176

% of Workforce

34.04%

Industry

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

# of Employees

124

% of Workforce

23.98%

Industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

# of Employees

60

% of Workforce

11.61%

Industry

Finance and Insurance

# of Employees

48

% of Workforce

9.28%

Industry

Management of Companies and Enterprises

# of Employees

35

% of Workforce

6.77%

Source: EMSI

Demographics

Population

Population

12,197

Median Age

Median Age

46.2

Labor Force

Labor Force

6,384

Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$97,835

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ESRI Business Analyst Online

Key Companies

Food Lion

Bayside Golden Living

Dominion Village

The Office Store

Surfrider

City of Poquoson Department of Economic Development

Ms. Charity Gavaza, Economic Development Coordinator