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Compare Norfolk to Virginia Beach
This post compares Norfolk, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Norfolk (city) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,752 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $35,480 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $194,800 | $267,300 |
| White | 47% | 67% |
| Black | 42% | 19% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| With Kids | 30% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 30 | 35 |
| Rentals | 56% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Norfolk or Virginia Beach?
A: Norfolk has a smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 245752 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Norfolk or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Norfolk.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Norfolk or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Norfolk.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Norfolk does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 56% for Norfolk versus 36% for Virginia Beach.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Norfolk may include: Newport-News, Richmond, and Hampton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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