State rank#3 of 133
Smallest county456,349 residentsFairfax County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 51810
Virginia Beach city, Virginia
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population456,349
Household income$92,968
Unemployment2.7%
Life expectancy78.7 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Virginia Beach city has 456,349 residents and ranks #3 by population among Virginia county equivalents. Median household income is $92,968. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health. 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 poor or fair health.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $382,500 median home value and $1,714/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,968, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Virginia Beach city may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, life expectancy, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 40.9% and life expectancy is 78.7 years.
Potential advantages
- Poor or fair health: 13.6%, rank #13 of 133 available Virginia counties.
- Life expectancy: 78.7 years, rank #18 of 133 available Virginia counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 40.9%, rank #24 of 133 available Virginia counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,714/mo, rank #120 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $382,500, rank #105 of 133; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 7.2%, rank #48 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
$92,968
$92,968; above the state county median of $68,724.
State rank #30 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$382,500
$382,500; above the state county median of $258,600.
State rank #105 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,714/mo
$1,714/mo; above the state county median of $1,059/mo.
State rank #120 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.7%
2.7%; below the state county median of 3%.
State rank #31 of 133 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
40.9%
40.9%; above the state county median of 27%.
State rank #24 of 133 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.7 years
78.7 years; above the state county median of 75.2 years.
State rank #18 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.6%
13.6%; below the state county median of 18.4%.
State rank #13 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.2%
7.2%; below the state county median of 7.8%.
State rank #48 of 133 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,404 residents
1 per 1,404 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,231 residents.
State rank #40 of 125 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 367 residents
1 per 367 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 780 residents.
State rank #33 of 129 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Virginia Beach city FAQ
Is Virginia Beach city a good place to live?
Virginia Beach city may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, life expectancy, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 40.9% and life expectancy is 78.7 years.
What should I know before moving to Virginia Beach city?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $382,500 median home value and $1,714/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,968, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Virginia Beach city?
Virginia Beach city has 456,349 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Virginia Beach city?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 51810; the parent state FIPS is 51.
What is the median household income in Virginia Beach city?
The ACS median household income is $92,968.
How much does housing cost in Virginia Beach city?
Housing benchmarks are $382,500 median home value and $1,714/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $92,968, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Virginia Beach city?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%.
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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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