An enviable quality of life combination consisting of low crime rates, outstanding schools, a solid civic minded citizenry, and convenient shopping opportunities for residents, firmly position Poquoson for continued business prosperity and as a quality of life jewel in Hampton Roads. National awards have further highlighted Poquoson including Bloomberg Business Week's selection of the City as "Best Affordable Suburb" in Virginia and CNBC's inclusion of Poquoson on its U.S. list of "10 Perfect Suburbs."

The City of Poquoson is business-friendly, intent on increasing patronage for its exsisting merchants and supporting sensible economic growth in its retail trade area.

The City's business corridor boasts a variety of shopping and dining opportunities framed in a relaxed, unhurried setting, making it a perfect day trip for visitors from neighboring localities. In fact, Poquoson's natural market area includes approximately 40,000 people in its 3-mile trade ring and many of these patrons utilize the City's library, DMV, and service/commerical area for its time saving proximity and varied offerings.