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Norfolk

#93 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Virginia
  • 306 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    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-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A
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    Norfolk is a city in Virginia with a population of 245,752. 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. The public schools in Norfolk are above average.
    About Norfolk...
    Population
    245,752

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $194,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,003
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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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.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      270.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      14.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      47.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      131.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      287.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,853.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      322.5
      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
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Norfolk

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,137
    National
    $55,322
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    Norfolk Reviews

    306 reviews
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    Moving here from another city, it is not hard to see the differences in Norfolk from other cities. Some people are friendly, don't mind talking and chatting, and love to party. As a college student, these are the types of people that I look for and would like to be around.
    Others, especially some teens, can be rude and not welcoming, but of course that is anywhere you go. There are lots of nightclubs and parties at the universities near by.
    The weather changes constantly, and the wind is ridiculous! There is also a lot of rain.
    Overall, Norfolk is not a bad place to live. Other than being here for college, I would not live here permanently. My professor is real estate agent, and he says there are a lot of opportunities for buying and selling, and the real estate business is very popular but also very profitable. In my opinion, Norfolk is increasing their police surveillance. There are always police officers on and near campus, and near the mall and the waterfront.
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    Norfolk is home to the largest Naval base, meaning there are a lot of tourist attractions and military families in the area. This also means our population is very diverse is home to many ethnicities from around the world. Norfolk has attractions such as the Botanical Gardens, Nauticus, Chrysler museum, waterfront restaurants, etc. The city is on the waterfront of the southeastern part of Virginia and has a population of over two hundred thousand residents. The North American Headquarters for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is found here alongside the Naval Base. The vast city also has an assortment of malls, zoos, and beaches. The weather is moderate with an equal distribution of sunny to rainy days and moderate seasons. Overall Norfolk, Virginia is a nice city to visit or for permanent resident.
    I live in Ghent! The area is really clean, and I feel safe. There are sidewalks. Nightlife is great; Colley Avenue is really popular. There is a fresh market, a health store, and several coffee shops. The area is very mellow. It is close to a hospital and a few colleges; there are a lot of students. Overall, it has been a lovely experience!