State rank#9 of 133
Smallest county233,596 residentsFairfax County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 51710
Norfolk city, Virginia
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population233,596
Household income$66,109
Unemployment3.4%
Life expectancy73.3 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Norfolk city has 233,596 residents and ranks #9 by population among Virginia county equivalents. Median household income is $66,109. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.4%. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Virginia
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Norfolk city: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Norfolk city, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $289,900 median home value and $1,321/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,109, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Norfolk city may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 33.5% and life expectancy is 73.3 years.
Potential advantages
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,009 residents, rank #21 of 125 available Virginia counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 305 residents, rank #28 of 129 available Virginia counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.5%, rank #42 of 133 available Virginia counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,321/mo, rank #97 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 73.3 years, rank #97 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.4%, rank #86 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Virginia
Rank and range use only counties in Virginia with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$66,109
$66,109; below the state county median of $68,724.
State rank #73 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$289,900
$289,900; above the state county median of $258,600.
State rank #75 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,321/mo
$1,321/mo; above the state county median of $1,059/mo.
State rank #97 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.4%
3.4%; above the state county median of 3%.
State rank #86 of 133 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.5%
33.5%; above the state county median of 27%.
State rank #42 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73.3 years
73.3 years; below the state county median of 75.2 years.
State rank #97 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.3%
19.3%; above the state county median of 18.4%.
State rank #81 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8.1%
8.1%; above the state county median of 7.8%.
State rank #79 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,009 residents
1 per 1,009 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,231 residents.
State rank #21 of 125 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 305 residents
1 per 305 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 780 residents.
State rank #28 of 129 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Norfolk city FAQ
Is Norfolk city a good place to live?
Norfolk city may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 33.5% and life expectancy is 73.3 years.
What should I know before moving to Norfolk city?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $289,900 median home value and $1,321/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,109, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Norfolk city?
Norfolk city has 233,596 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Norfolk city?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 51710; the parent state FIPS is 51.
What is the median household income in Norfolk city?
The ACS median household income is $66,109.
How much does housing cost in Norfolk city?
Housing benchmarks are $289,900 median home value and $1,321/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,109, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Norfolk city?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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