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Virginia Beach
  • City in Virginia
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Virginia Beach

#1 in Best Suburbs to Live in Norfolk Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia with a population of 457,658. Virginia Beach is in Virginia Beach City County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Virginia Beach offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Virginia Beach there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Virginia Beach. The public schools in Virginia Beach are highly rated.
    About Virginia Beach...
    Population
    457,658
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $295,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,433
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      63.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      31.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      83.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,315.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      138.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Virginia Beach

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,810
    National
    $69,021
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