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Brooklyn Peterson

What's it really like living in Norfolk?

Hi all, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 235K, Norfolk is a mid-size city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know t...

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Daniel Wood

How is the nightlife in Norfolk?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Indianapolis and Household incomes average around $64,017 in Norfolk. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think?

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Jesse A.

Weekend activities in Norfolk?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $271,900, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $64,017 in Norfolk. You can expect to pay around $1,246 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, ...

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Dylan K.

Norfolk housing prices — when will it stop?

OK so Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 235K people. Homes are going for about $271,900 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a...

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Dylan K.

Norfolk is underrated, change my mind

Alright, I've been here for 14 years and With a population of 235K, Norfolk is a mid-size city. Median household income is $64,017, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Norfolk sits at 545.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The ci...

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bostonnative2025

What I wish I knew before living in Norfolk

Hey folks, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $271,900 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 235K people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The...

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Jordan J.

Remote worker thinking about Norfolk

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,246/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Delilah Mendoza

Norfolk housing prices — when will it stop?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $271,900 on average. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.

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Gianna L.

Top 5 things I love about Norfolk

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Rent is about $1,246/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new develop...

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Carolyn E.

Anyone else love living in Norfolk?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $271,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are hi...

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vegaschef2025

Honest thoughts on life in Norfolk

I've been here for 6 years and Rent is about $1,246/month for a decent place. Median household income is $64,017, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 235K people. Downtown has improved a lot in...

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Elijah Sanders

Healthcare options in Norfolk?

I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here i...

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Robert Clark

Just moved to Norfolk, any tips?

Hello, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,246 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Lucy Thompson

Moving from Orlando to Norfolk next month

Hey everyone, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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loving_joseph90

Unpopular opinion about Norfolk

Just moved here 12 months ago and Rent is about $1,246/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Norfolk sits at 545.7 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this nor...

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Cora Adams

Honest thoughts on life in Norfolk

Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience?

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Stephen A.

Housing market in Norfolk — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $271,900. Prices are reasonable compared to major metros. For those renting, typical rent is $1246. Is now a good time to buy in Norfolk? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Audrey B.

Working in Norfolk — salaries realistic?

First post here. I work in insurance and With a population of 235K, Norfolk is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $271,900, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,246/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in ...

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vegaschef2025

Best and worst neighborhoods in Norfolk

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Cleveland and Homes are going for about $271,900 on average. Rent is about $1,246/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and out...

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Cora Adams

Is Norfolk getting better or worse?

OK so Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Piper M.

Thinking about relocating to Norfolk from Portland

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider — Norfolk sits at 545.7 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do?

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Adeline Morris

Anyone work in healthcare in Norfolk?

Random thought, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider — Norfolk sits at 545.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

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Carolyn E.

Things that make Norfolk unique

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,246 for rent here. With a population of 235K, Norfolk is a mid-size city. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know ...

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Madelyn Baker

Norfolk vs Houston — which is better?

Hello, You can expect to pay around $1,246 for rent here. Median household income is $64,017, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 235K people. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Property tax...

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Robert Clark

Life in Norfolk as a young professional

Curious what people think. I work in food service and Homes are going for about $271,900 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 235K people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Norfolk?

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Delilah Mendoza

Couple moving to Norfolk from out of state

My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a mid-size city city with about 235K people. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where mo...

2 replies 38 upvotes moving
Delilah Mendoza

Working in Norfolk — salaries realistic?

OK so I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks for reading.

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bostonnative2025

What surprised you most about Norfolk?

So, Household incomes average around $64,017 in Norfolk. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider — Norfolk sits at 545.7 per 100K. Rent is about $1,246/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it...

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Brooklyn Peterson

Best hidden gems in Norfolk

Random thought, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $271,900, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I t...

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