Suffolk, Virginia

Quick Statistics

Suffolk is a community in Suffolk County, Virginia, home to about 98,796 people spread across 399.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $48,468 a year, and a typical home is worth about $347,400. About 42.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 17 percent over the past decade.

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98,796
Total Population
▲ up 17% since 2012
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399.17 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$48,468
Median Personal Income
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$347,400
Median Home Value
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42.7%
College Educated
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93.0%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.9 points since 2010
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Among the Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Suffolk ranks number 9 of 681 in population, number 214 in median household income, number 217 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Suffolk typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. The area sees roughly 6 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Suffolk
# Town Distance Population
1.Windsor, VA9.7 mi.2,852
2.Carrsville, VA11.3 mi.363
3.Camptown, VA14.4 mi.834
4.Benns Church, VA16.8 mi.1,813
5.Franklin, VA17.0 mi.8,250
6.Sunbury, NC17.3 mi.251
7.Carrollton, VA18.0 mi.8,436
8.Chesapeake, VA18.5 mi.252,583
Frequently Asked Questions About Suffolk

What is the population of Suffolk, Virginia?
Suffolk has a population of about 98,796 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Suffolk, Virginia in?
Suffolk is located in Suffolk County, Virginia.

What is the median home value in Suffolk, Virginia?
The median home value in Suffolk is about $347,400, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Suffolk, Virginia?
The median personal income in Suffolk is about $48,468 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Suffolk, Virginia?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Suffolk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Suffolk, Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees, with around 6 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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