Norfolk City, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
235,037 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,017 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$655 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,069 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
4
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro Area
5
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 40
Feb 3 2 43
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 5 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 3 1 44

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, VA State Senate District 21, VA State House District 94, VA
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Schools

McLea School
<1 miles, W
Crossroads Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Bay View Elem
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Centura College-Norfolk
1 miles, S • 1 star
Old Dominion University
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Sentara Leigh Hospital
6 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Norfolk International Airport
3 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Richmond International Airport
72 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
109 miles, SW • 1 star
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