Yorktown, VA
Historic waterfront living with a small-town pace.
Welcome to Yorktown
Yorktown gracefully sits along the scenic York River, blending centuries of American history with a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Easy access via Interstate 64 puts you close to Williamsburg, Newport News, and the wider Peninsula. Cobblestone streets, the Yorktown Battlefield, and a waterfront lined with shops and restaurants define daily life here.
Who lives here
Feel of the Town
Small-town coastal charm with excellent schools, well-kept neighborhoods, and quick access to bigger-city amenities. Safe, quiet, and family-friendly year-round.
Age Breakdown
- Under 1822%
- 18–3419%
- 35–5426%
- 55–6414%
- 65+19%
Schools
York County School Division (YCSD) is consistently ranked among Virginia's top-performing districts, with strong AP, dual-enrollment, and career/tech programs. Grafton and Tabb complexes and Bruton High are the main high schools serving the area, all with well-earned academic reputations.
Yorktown Christian Academy, Grace Christian School, and Peninsula Catholic (Newport News) are popular private options.
Christopher Newport University, Thomas Nelson Community College, and William & Mary are all within a short drive.
Things to Do
- Yorktown Beach
Family-friendly beach for swimming, picnicking, and sunset walks along the York River.
- Riverwalk Landing
Waterfront shops, casual dining, live summer concerts, and pier fishing.
- Yorktown Battlefield & Visitor Center
Site of the decisive Revolutionary War victory, with guided tours, exhibits, and scenic drives.
- American Revolution Museum
Interactive galleries, a re-created Continental Army encampment, and a working colonial farm.
- Yorktown Market Days
Weekly farmers' market (April–October) with local produce, crafts, food, and live music.
- New Quarter Park
545 acres of woodland trails, kayak launches, and quiet picnic areas along Queens Creek.
Annual Events
- Yorktown Day (October)
Parade, wreath-laying, and reenactments commemorating the 1781 victory.
- Yorktown Fourth of July
One of the region's premier Independence Day celebrations with fireworks over the river.
- Yorktown Wine Festival
October festival featuring Virginia wineries along the waterfront.
Places to Eat
- Water Street Grille
Waterfront American with panoramic York River views.
- Yorktown Pub
Casual seafood, burgers, and a lively local scene near Riverwalk Landing.
- Carrot Tree Kitchens
Historic setting, from-scratch Southern comfort food and famous carrot cake.
- Skrimp Shack
Fast-casual seafood — fried shrimp, fish sandwiches, and hush puppies.
Healthcare
- Riverside Regional Medical Center
Full-service hospital with ER, surgery, cardiac care, and maternity.
500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News - Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Award-winning regional hospital serving York and James City counties.
100 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg - Yorktown VA CBOC
Outpatient clinic for veterans, part of Hampton VA Medical Center.
Kilmarnock Dr, Yorktown
Getting Around
Yorktown is easy to drive with light traffic outside of shipyard rush hours. I-64 gets you to Newport News, Williamsburg, and Norfolk quickly; the George P. Coleman Bridge crosses the York River to Gloucester.
- By car
I-64, US-17, and Route 199 connect the whole Peninsula.
- Williamsburg Area Transit (WATA)
Bus service links York County with Williamsburg and James City County.
- Newport News/Williamsburg Airport (PHF)
Regional airport ~15 minutes away for domestic travel.
Housing
Yorktown offers historic homes near the waterfront, established suburban neighborhoods with mature trees, and newer construction farther from the river. Single-family homes with generous yards are the norm; townhomes and condos are available closer to shopping corridors and Kiln Creek.
Master-planned community straddling York/Newport News with golf, pool, and a wide range of home styles.
Established waterfront neighborhood near Yorktown Battlefield with mature landscaping.
Popular family neighborhood zoned to Grafton schools, sidewalks and community pool.
Classic suburban neighborhood in Tabb school zone with community pool and tennis.
Family favorite off Route 17 with wooded lots, pool, and playgrounds.
Newer construction with modern floor plans and easy access to shopping.
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