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Norfolk
  • City in Virginia
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Norfolk

#33 in Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Norfolk is a city in Virginia with a population of 238,556. Norfolk is in Norfolk City County. Living in Norfolk offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Norfolk there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Norfolk.
    About Norfolk...
    Population
    238,556
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $223,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,114
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Norfolk Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    Top Public Schools Serving Norfolk

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      548.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      25.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      115.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      198.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,550.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      325.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Norfolk

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,244
    National
    $69,021
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    Places to Work in Norfolk

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