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Nicholas M.
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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 transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
Is this normal for Norfolk? Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Good schools
- Close to nature
- Easy commute
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Sprawl everywhere
- Limited dining options
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Limited cultural events
Is this normal for Norfolk? Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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