Home to Newport News Shipbuilding and Patrick Henry Mall, this city blends industrial jobs with suburban family life. Inglewood, Hilton Village, and Deer Park villages offer character‑filled homes and walkability. The school district has steadily improved, and healthcare systems like Riverside are top‑ranked. Nearby lakes, parks, and soft‑ball fields create year‑round family activities, all with easy access to I‑664 and I‑64.