At a Glance
Median Income
$64,017
$37,433 per capita
Home Value
$271,900
Zillow: $312,422
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
479/100K
3,801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
15.0% smoking rate
How Norfolk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norfolk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norfolk a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norfolk residents earn a median household income of $64,017 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,433. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,441 business establishments, including 637 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norfolk is $271,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,422. Median rent is $1,246/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Norfolk reports 479 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,801/100K. The murder rate is 15.6/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Norfolk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norfolk has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population235,037
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density4,411/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,017
Per Capita$37,433
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$26,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,393
Housing
A
Home Value$271,900
Rent$1,246
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$312,422
Housing Units101,710
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent479/100K
Property3,801/100K
Murder15.6/100K
Assault340/100K
Burglary258/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation20 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Norfolk was founded in 1682.
The median home in Norfolk was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Norfolk International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 637 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.