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Condition of Units
Table 33 shows the number of housing units in Newport News by tenure based upon the number of characteristics of the unit. “Selected
conditions” is defined as having at least one of the following conditions: 1) lacking complete plumbing facilities; 2) lacking complete kitchen
facilities; 3) more than 1 occupant per room; and 4) cost burden is greater than 30%.
As shown, renter-occupied units have a higher percentage (49%) of units with at least one selected condition than owner-occupied units (27%).
Year Unit Built
Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied
Number % Number %
2000 or later 1928 44% 5,335 16%
1980-1999 10,935 32% 12,120 35%
1950-1979 17,340 50% 13,635 40%
Before 1950 3,420 10% 3,290 10%
Total 34,690 101% 34,380 101%
Table 37 – Year Unit Built Data Source 2011-2015 CHAS
Year Unit Built
The city’s housing stock is aging as shown in Table 34, with more than half of all units (59.8%) constructed prior to 1980. While older homes and
their historic architecture add charm and character to the city, older housing stock can cause challenges for both owners and the City. Older homes
tend to require more upkeep, and depending upon a home’s construction date, can be a safety hazard. There are several neighborhoods in
Newport News where older homes (constructed prior to 1950) have been abandoned when they became too expensive to rehabilitate.
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