Welcome to Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk is the core urban area of Hampton Roads with approximately 246,000 residents. It is bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Elizabeth river. Norfolk has a vibrant downtown that includes a variety of residential housing opportunities. Norfolk is known for its restaurants, nightlife, and cultural arts amenities. It is one of the oldest cities in Hampton Roads and is considered to be the historic, urban, financial and cultural hub. Museums, performing art companies, festivals, and parades are part of what keeps Norfolk an exciting place in which to live. Each year, Chrysler Hall hosts a variety of performances including Broadway shows. Sports teams include the Norfolk Tides baseball team and the Norfolk Admirals ice hockey. Two universities call Norfolk home – Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University.

Norfolk has a variety of historic neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods, such as Berkley, were formerly cities and towns. Others, such as Willoughby Spit and Ocean View, have a long history tied to the Chesapeake Bay. Today, neighborhoods such as Downtown, Ghent and Fairmount Park have transformed with the revitalization that the city has undergone.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 242,803 people, 86,210 households, and 51,898 families residing in the city. The age distribution was 24.0% under the age of 18, 18.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. The median income for a household in the city was $31,815, and the median income for a family was $36,891. 

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