2023 Best Neighborhoods to Live in the Norfolk Area

#1 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

West Ghent

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in West Ghent all my life and it is amazing. It is a 15 minute walk from amazing restaurants and shops. Additionally, there are amazing public and private schools in the area. The....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,429,

#2 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

East Ghent

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,192,

#3 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Edgewater-Larchmont

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the friendly atmosphere of this neighborhood. The parks, library, restaurants, and riverfront views make this a great place to raise a family. Everyone is friendly to each other and you can....

Read 16 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 5,837,

#4 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Ghent

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says The Ghent area of Norfolk has a small town feel in the middle of a city.Neighbors know your name, and speak to each other in the street. Nightlife, grocery store, library,and diverse places to eat are a short walk away. A new art district and the Chrysler Museum are a...Yet trees and green spaces keep the area quiet and dog/family friendly.It's a great place to live!.

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 3,111,

#5 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Downtown

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,879,

#6 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

North Ghent

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I would definitely live in Ghent again. My biggest complaint about where I live is the parking. Side street parking can be a pain but other than that I love the area..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,685,

#9 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Colonial Place

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Resident of Colonial Place since 1990. I am a transplant from California thanks to the Navy needs. Our house was a full renovation, thanks to the bones of the house life is good. Friendly neighborhood overall. I'm happy calling this place home sweet home. Definitely a great investment for our...The only crime is the use our personal property tax..

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 3,708,

#10 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Elizabeth Lakes

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 1,780,

#11 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Howe Farms

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 1,437,

#13 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Michaels Woods

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,011,

#14 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Langley View

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Hampton is a small town, however everything is here. The beach is down the street, we have the mall up the street and still have a country side. Hampton is the best of both worlds..

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 908,

#15 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Talbot Park

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says "Talbot Park" = Talbot Park, Riverpoint Apts, Riverpoint, West Belvedere, Belvedere, Ellsworth & Cromwell Farm. All off the Granby Street Corridor on 1 side & branches of Lafayette River on the....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 2,842,

#16 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

West Park

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,129,

#17 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Shore Drive

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,559,

#18 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Crowne Pointe

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

21 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful tree lined streets with front porches. Very scenic walks by the water and to a great seafood restaurant. School system offers many choices for kids/parents..

Read 21 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 3,385,

#19 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Bellgrade

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 4,223,

#20 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Marina Cove

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,268,

#21 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Lakewood

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here since 1998, I plan to make it my FRP. We were one of the youngest couple to live here at the time because once you move here you don’t want to leave. I used to drive through here....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,375,

#22 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Northampton

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Crime doesn't really happen hear that much . I have barely seen graffiti and vandalism.the police around this area are very visible and i think that has effect on the amount of crime here ..

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 2,286,

#23 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Little England

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

23 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says (Mikra Anglia) Pantelis Voulgaris’ 2013 dream project, “Little England,” is a nice slice of Greek pageantry, a richly melodramatic “women’s picture” centering on three young women on the Greek island....

Read 23 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 7,234,

#24 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Willow Oaks

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Former Resident says My experience in the neighborhood was amazing. I loved the accessibility to the many community resources including the grocery store, library, and park..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 3,674,

#26 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

East 21st Street/Monticello

Neighborhood in Norfolk, VA,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Crime in some areas of the city is pretty bad, as expected with most cities. However, I feel safe. We have tons of locally owned shops with amazing food. I feel the city is going in a better....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 1,442,

#27 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Todds Center

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 2,069,

#28 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Forrest Park

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 3,352,

#29 Best Places to Live in Norfolk Area.

Back River

Neighborhood in Hampton, VA,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The neighborhood is constantly growing and new appliances and equipment are being installed in the homes and around the community..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 9,215,