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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Maya

Things that make Norfolk unique

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Elijah

Top 5 things I love about Norfolk

Anyone else feel this way? I work in media and Median household income is $62,175, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,962 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this?

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Maya

Quick question about Norfolk

First post here. You can expect to pay around $850 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Nicholas M.

Biggest downsides of living in Norfolk?

Household incomes average around $62,175 in Norfolk. Rent is about $850/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $199,100, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 6.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Norfolk sits at 129.6 per 100K. Public transi...

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Jason M.

What surprised you most about Norfolk?

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $850/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $62,175 in Norfolk. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the ri...

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Greyson K.

Raising a family in Norfolk -thoughts?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $199,100 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs ...

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alexander_vibes

Best restaurants in Norfolk?

First post here. Homes are going for about $199,100 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? Cheers.

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Jack W.

Is Norfolk a good place to live?

Hello, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just ...

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Mateo Walker

Is Norfolk getting better or worse?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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tampa_reagan

Working remotely from Norfolk

So, Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Nicholas M.

Things that make Norfolk unique

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and With a population of 25,962, Norfolk is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Norfolk sits at 129.6 per 100K. Median household income is $62,175, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. The scho...

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Noah Rodriguez

Job hunting in Norfolk -tips?

It's a a smaller city city with about 25,962 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Zoey M.

Cost of living reality check -Norfolk

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters.

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Gianna

Is Norfolk a good place to live?

Hello, I'm a 22-year-old police officer and With a population of 25,962, Norfolk is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Violet Rogers

Weekend activities in Norfolk?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 6.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $62,175 in Norfolk. There's a real sense of community in certain...

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Jameson Cruz

Biggest downsides of living in Norfolk?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 25,962 people. Poverty rate is 6.8%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd ...

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