At a Glance
Median Income
$90,089
$45,135 per capita
Home Value
$329,600
Zillow: $389,533
Median Rent
$1,484/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
373/100K
1,588/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
13.4% smoking rate
How Suffolk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Suffolk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Suffolk a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Suffolk residents earn a median household income of $90,089 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,135. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,195 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Suffolk is $329,600 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $389,533. Median rent is $1,484/month, with 33.4% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Suffolk reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,588/100K. The murder rate is 10.6/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Suffolk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Suffolk has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population96,638
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,089
Per Capita$45,135
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$5,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A+
Home Value$329,600
Rent$1,484
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$389,533
Housing Units38,847
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent373/100K
Property1,588/100K
Murder10.6/100K
Assault289/100K
Burglary87/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,290/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation95 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Suffolk was founded in 1742.
The median home in Suffolk was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.