South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA Area Guide

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South Norfolk Area Facts

  • South Norfolk has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered average
  • South Norfolk crime rates are 53% higher than the Chesapeake average
  • Cost of living in South Norfolk is 12% lower than the Chesapeake average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Norfolk? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      South Hill Play Area
      Portlock Play Area
      Frederick Consolvo Practice Fields
      Wilmund Place Park
      Lakeside Park
      Elizabeth River Park
      Paradise Creek Nature Park
      Cascade Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Greenbrier
      J.B.'s Gallery of Girls
      Union bank & Trust Pavilion
      Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
      Railroad Museum of Virginia
      Purple Reign Gentlemans Club
      Fresnel Lens from Hog Island Light
      Children's Museum of Virginia

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Rogers Sports Pub
      Subway
      Mais Lounge
      KFC
      Williams Candy
      Burger King
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Norfolk? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in South Norfolk.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Norfolk? The cost of living in South Norfolk is 101/100 - which is 7% lower than Virginia.
      South Norfolk
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Chesapeake
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Norfolk? South Norfolk crime rates are 3,421, which are 81% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      3,421 per 100k people

      50% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      50% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in South Norfolk? The median income in South Norfolk is $52,299 which is 21% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $52,2995% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,36118% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      17% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Norfolk a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Vernis Beverly Jr MD
      Clearfield Sleep Lab
      Mt. Pleasant Family Practice
      Bermisa & Bermisa MD
      Dr Earl Pollock
      Hatcher Medical Office
      Battlefield Medical Associates
      Hanbury Family Practice

      A+ Housing

      What are South Norfolk home prices? South Norfolk home prices are $179,964 - which is 28% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $179,9643% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07013% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      5% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does South Norfolk have good schools? The South Norfolk graduation rate is 80% - which is 6% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      72%

      51% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is South Norfolk a good place to live? South Norfolk has an overall rating of 76% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      2 total surveys

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