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Virginia Beach, VA
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Virginia Beach, VA
At a Glance
How Virginia Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Virginia Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Virginia Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Virginia Beach residents earn a median household income of $90,685 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,372. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,794 business establishments, including 1,326 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Virginia Beach is $366,300 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,508. Median rent is $1,649/month, with 31.1% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Virginia Beach reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,761/100K. The murder rate is 6.7/100K.
Education
40.4% of adults in Virginia Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Virginia Beach has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.