Life in Virginia Beach research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Virginia Beach over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Virginia Beach:
The population in Virginia Beach is 457,900.
The median home value in Virginia Beach is $384,137.
The median income in Virginia Beach is $87,544.
The cost of living in Virginia Beach is 114 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Virginia Beach is $1,568.
The unemployment rate in Virginia Beach is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Virginia Beach is 8.0%.
The average high in Virginia Beach is 68.5° and the average low is 52.2°.
Crime in Virginia Beach summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Virginia Beach. Key points include:
There were 7,769 total crimes in Virginia Beach in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Virginia Beach is 1,697.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Virginia Beach is 87.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Virginia Beach is 1,610.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Virginia Beach is -26.95% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Virginia Beach / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,769 | 1,697.9 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 400 | 87.4 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
Murder | 21 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 139 | 30.4 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 186 | 40.7 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 7,369 | 1,610.5 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 352 | 76.9 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 6,216 | 1,358.5 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 801 | 175.1 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Virginia Beach summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Virginia Beach. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Virginia Beach is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Virginia Beach is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Virginia Beach is $384,137.
The median income in Virginia Beach is $87,544.
Living Expense | Virginia Beach | Virginia | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 114 | 102 | 100 | |
Services | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
Groceries | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
Housing | 139 | 107 | 100 | |
Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
Utilities | 103 | 102 | 100 |
The average high in Virginia Beach is 68.5° and the average low is 52.2°.
There are 75.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.8 inches of precipitation each year with 6.1 inches of snow.
Stat | Virginia Beach |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 68.5 |
Average Annual Low | 52.2 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 75.2 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 44.8 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 6.1 |
The positives: This place has a ton of things to do for both adults and children, making it very family friendly and oriented. You'll never get bored.
Cons: This is a tourist town, and some of the fun things, such as the boardwalk, are almost impossible for locals to access during the summer months. Also, the influx of population also brings along a higher level of crime during these months.
The restaurants here are plentiful and phenomenal. However, the people aren't always friendly.
Crime is low, schools are great, there is always plenty to do and there are miles and miles of beaches!
My favorite place is Ocean Eddie's on the Virginia Beach Pier. Great food at reasonable prices!
The current population in Virginia Beach is 457,900. The population has increased 5.0% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 457,900 | 1.7% |
2021 | 450,135 | 0.0% |
2020 | 450,057 | 0.1% |
2019 | 449,733 | 0.3% |
2018 | 448,290 | 0.6% |
2017 | 445,623 | 0.8% |
2016 | 442,151 | 0.6% |
2015 | 439,528 | 0.6% |
2014 | 436,979 | 0.2% |
2013 | 435,996 | - |
59.9% White with 274,504 White residents.
18.2% African American with 83,534 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 550 American Indian residents.
6.9% Asian with 31,816 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 405 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 2,140 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 24,812 Two Or More residents.
8.8% Hispanic with 40,139 Hispanic residents.
Race | Virginia Beach | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 59.9% | 60.0% | 58.9% |
African American | 18.2% | 18.6% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 6.9% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 5.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 8.8% | 10.0% | 18.7% |
Virginia Beach is 50.7% female with 232,284 female residents.
Virginia Beach is 49.3% male with 225,616 male residents.
Gender | Virginia Beach | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
1.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Virginia Beach completed doctorate degree.
Education | Virginia Beach | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 23.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.7% of households in Virginia Beach earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Virginia Beach earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Virginia Beach earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.5% of households in Virginia Beach earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in Virginia Beach earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Virginia Beach earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Virginia Beach earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in Virginia Beach earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Virginia Beach earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.2% of households in Virginia Beach earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Virginia Beach | VA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 9.4% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 15.0% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 18.1% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 12.2% | 15.6% | 11.4% |