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Virginia Beach, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Virginia Beach city County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
457,066 Population 1,868/sq mi density
$90,685 Median Income $47,372 per capita
$366,300 Home Value $418,508 Zillow
$1,649 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 1,761 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$90,685 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$366,300 home value, $1,649/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Virginia Beach, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,685
21% above
$47,372 per capita
Home Value
$366,300
30% above
Zillow: $418,508
Median Rent
$1,649/mo
42% above
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
1,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.4%
20% above
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
303 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
121%
Home Value
130%
Rent
142%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Virginia Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population457,066
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density1,868/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,685
Per Capita$47,372
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$32,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,115

Housing

A
Home Value$366,300
Rent$1,649
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$418,508
Housing Units189,951
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property1,761/100K
Murder6.7/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary118/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,864/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation13 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
EV Stations54
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Virginia Beach was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Norfolk International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
There are 1,326 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.