Norfolk
- City in Virginia
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Norfolk
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in Virginia
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 401 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$223,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,114
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Norfolk Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Norfolk
- grade A minus
Larchmont Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade B+
Kempsville Middle School
- Rating 3 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade B+
Matthew Fontaine Maury High School
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 312 reviews
- grade B+
W.H. Taylor Elementary School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade B
Sewells Point Elementary School
Top Private Schools Near Norfolk
- grade A+
Norfolk Academy
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 145 reviews
- grade A+
Veritas Collegiate Academy
- Rating 4.58 out of 5 113 reviews
- grade A+
Cape Henry Collegiate
- Rating 4.8 out of 5 80 reviews
- grade A
Norfolk Collegiate School
- Rating 3.53 out of 5 58 reviews
- grade A
Catholic High School
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 78 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Norfolk
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault548.5national 282.7
- Murder25.6national 6.1
- Rape49.1national 40.7
- Robbery115.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary198.4national 500.1
- Theft2,550.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft325.8national 284
Residents
Working in Norfolk
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$56,244
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Norfolk Reviews
Rating 3.73 out of 5 401 reviews
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I lived Norfolk for about two years. The things I liked included: It was relatively easy to find a job, the restaurants have amazing food (Mongolian grills are my favorite!), quick access to entertainment and close to Virginia Beach (great sand art, fun for walks and swims).
However, my life there had some challenges including: horrible traffic/dangerous drivers every day on the freeways, roads don't have good drainage so they flood every time it rains, the general climate is extreme - either freezing cold or sweltering hot and muggy, and for some reason, a LOT of customer service folks were SOOO cranky and down-right mean (I seriously came home crying a few times after leaving the Kmart).
Overall, I would not want to live there again but I would visit friends, take a walk at the beach and definitely hit up a few of my old favorite food spots!
However, my life there had some challenges including: horrible traffic/dangerous drivers every day on the freeways, roads don't have good drainage so they flood every time it rains, the general climate is extreme - either freezing cold or sweltering hot and muggy, and for some reason, a LOT of customer service folks were SOOO cranky and down-right mean (I seriously came home crying a few times after leaving the Kmart).
Overall, I would not want to live there again but I would visit friends, take a walk at the beach and definitely hit up a few of my old favorite food spots!
Compared to the other cities surrounding Norfolk, it is the most progressively-minded city. However, the "757," is a unique place to live, especially if you are not affiliated with the military. Home to the largest Navy base in the world, Norfolk's economy is fully dependent the military, transient community. Norfolk also has a thriving creative community, which I am proud to be a part of as someone who runs an art collective and am an Associate Artist at our community art center. We also have an Arts District called the Neon District which is home to beautiful public art including vibrant murals. I live in the Ghent area, which adjacent to my undergraduate school- Old Dominion. This is an area with tons of character, very walkable and bike friendly. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity.
Norfolk is a beautiful city and I like it because there are nice places, like waterside, where you can relax and have a good time with your family and friends. The view of the city is also pleasant, and the people are friendly. I wouldn't want to change a thing about Norfolk because it's perfect!