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150 discussions from residents and visitors

Charlotte Flores

Virginia Beach job market vs Las Vegas

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a mid-size city city with about 457K people. The median home value here is around $366,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $90,685 in Virginia Beach. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spot...

0 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Aaliyah Gray

Moving from New York to Virginia Beach next month

OK so Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 457K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Virginia Beach? Looking forward to hearing f...

2 replies 44 upvotes moving
Anthony M.

First time home buyer in Virginia Beach

Hey, It's a a mid-size city city with about 457K people. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Douglas C.

Relocating to Virginia Beach, VA — pros and cons?

Hey, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,649 for rent here. Median household income is $90,685, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. The median home value here is around $366,300, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a g...

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David Johnson

Living in Virginia Beach — the reality

The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Reagan Patel

What to expect moving to Virginia Beach?

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $1,649 for rent here. Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. Median household income is $90,685, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can b...

6 replies 21 upvotes moving
Cooper G.

What surprised you most about Virginia Beach?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $366,300, which seems about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. Thanks for reading. Downtown has improved a lo...

2 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Charlotte Flores

Moving from Los Angeles to Virginia Beach next month

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $1,649 for rent here. Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The wea...

7 replies 54 upvotes moving
Jesse A.

Best coffee shops in Virginia Beach?

Hi all, We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 457K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Virginia Beach? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

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Kayden

Moving to Virginia Beach for work — advice?

I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a mid-size city city with about 457K people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Virginia Beach? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

1 replies 14 upvotes moving
Christine A.

Is it worth buying in Virginia Beach?

So, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $90,685 in Virginia Beach. Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years...

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Jesse A.

Best restaurants in Virginia Beach?

Hey, Just moved here 12 months ago and Household incomes average around $90,685 in Virginia Beach. Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,649 for rent here. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. ...

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Elizabeth B.

First time home buyer in Virginia Beach

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $366,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $90,685 in Virginia Beach. Median household income is $90,685, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,...

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Zoe Long

Virginia Beach quality of life — am I missing something?

I'm retired and Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast — some go...

1 replies 33 upvotes living
Hudson Parker

Rent in Virginia Beach getting crazy

Alright, Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Charlotte Flores

Career opportunities in Virginia Beach, VA

Alright, It's a a mid-size city city with about 457K people. Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honest...

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Elizabeth B.

What I love about living in Virginia Beach

I've been living in Virginia Beach, VA for 10 years now and honestly, there's a lot to love. People are genuinely friendly here. Lots of local events and festivals. The community here is solid and supportive. If you're thinking about moving here, feel free to ask me anything.

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Christine A.

Day-to-day life in Virginia Beach, VA

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 457K, Virginia Beach is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. Household incomes average around $90,685 in Virginia Beach. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The park...

1 replies 39 upvotes living
Jose Harris

Virginia Beach housing prices — when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,649/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts?

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Jayden G.

Virginia Beach is underrated, change my mind

I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 6.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $90,685, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $366,300 on average. Household incomes average around $90,685 in Virginia Beach. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburb...

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Jayden G.

Starting a business in Virginia Beach?

First post here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Reagan

First time home buyer in Virginia Beach

Curious what people think. It's a a mid-size city city with about 457K people. You can expect to pay around $1,649 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? TIA! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or w...

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Naomi Evans

Is Virginia Beach getting better or worse?

Hey, Household incomes average around $90,685 in Virginia Beach. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this?

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Violet Morris

Raising a family in Virginia Beach — thoughts?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $1,649 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech sce...

2 replies 30 upvotes living
Anna R.

Virginia Beach is underrated, change my mind

I keep seeing people overlook Virginia Beach when talking about great places to live. With a population of 457,066, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. Cost of living is reasonable for what you get. Weather is moderate — about 62F average.

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