Norfolk, Virginia
Quick Statistics
Norfolk is a community in Norfolk County, Virginia, home to about 233,596 people spread across 53.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,947 a year, and a typical home is worth about $289,900. About 41.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Norfolk ranks number 4 of 681 in population, number 332 in median household income, number 271 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Norfolk typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. The area sees roughly 6 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Portsmouth, VA | 7.6 mi. | 97,190 |
| 2. | Hampton, VA | 9.1 mi. | 137,557 |
| 3. | Poquoson, VA | 14.6 mi. | 12,639 |
| 4. | Carrollton, VA | 15.3 mi. | 8,436 |
| 5. | Virginia Beach, VA | 15.5 mi. | 456,349 |
| 6. | Bethel Manor, VA | 15.6 mi. | 4,393 |
| 7. | Chesapeake, VA | 17.1 mi. | 252,583 |
| 8. | Newport News, VA | 18.6 mi. | 184,216 |
What is the population of Norfolk, Virginia?
Norfolk has a population of about 233,596 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Norfolk, Virginia in?
Norfolk is located in Norfolk County, Virginia.
What is the median home value in Norfolk, Virginia?
The median home value in Norfolk is about $289,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Norfolk, Virginia?
The median personal income in Norfolk is about $36,947 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Norfolk, Virginia?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded in Norfolk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Norfolk, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees, with around 6 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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