Suffolk, VA Area Guide

Get crime, demographics and other data for any location in Suffolk, VA
Photo of Suffolk, VA
( 9 Ratings )

Living in Suffolk, VA

Ranks better than 77% of areas Follow

Suffolk Area Facts

Area Score
Is This the Right Place for You? Local Insights Report
  • Uncover the key details before you move
  • Use local data to guide a smarter investment
  • Compare neighborhoods side by side
Local Insights Report

What do the locals think about Suffolk?

Based on 8 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Suffolk Reviews

Write a review about Suffolk Tell people what you like or don't like about Suffolk…
Suffolk, VA - Beach Living in Virgina User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) I visited Suffolk, VA for two weeks in 2007 with my spouse. Suffolk is a great city with plenty to do. Those who enjoy the beach life will be thrilled with Suffolk. Historical enthusiasts will be delighted by the many historical attractions in the Suffolk area. The younger crowd ...Read More will be pleased by the variety of night life and beach attitude.

Aside from all the standard attractions found in Suffolk there is a tons of shopping. My wife was thrilled by the vast amounts of places selling fine art, local art, antiques and historic pieces as well. Some of the more impressive shopping destinations were the "Eagle Hobby Shop" and "Riddick's Folly House Museum Gift Shop". There are also several malls located in and around Suffolk.

The "Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge" makes for a great day trip with the family or as a couple. While in Suffolk there are plenty of great dining options available and quite a few that should not be missed. The better choices include "Amici's Pizza Cafe", "Casablanca" and "Kelly's Tavern" to grab a casual drink. Night life is also abound in Norfolk including several Gentlemen's clubs which are open very late. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Suffolk?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Suffolk, VA Livability

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses Local Insights Report

      Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

      Local Insights Report

      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Suffolk? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Suffolk Historic District
      Tynes Park
      Joyner Park
      Peanut Park
      Planters Park
      Constant's Wharf Park
      Ida Easter Park
      Lakeside Tot Lot

      Entertainment

      Red Thread Studio
      Suffolk Center For Cultural Arts
      Suffolk Museum
      Riddicks Folly Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Hardee's
      Papa John's
      Popeyes
      KFC
      Chick-fil-A
      Cook Out

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Suffolk? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Suffolk.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Suffolk? The cost of living in Suffolk is 112/100 - which is 3% higher than Virginia.
      Suffolk
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Suffolk? Suffolk crime rates are 2,191, which are 16% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,191 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Suffolk? The median income in Suffolk is $79,899 which is 21% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $79,89944% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $38,61329% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Suffolk a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Sentara Obici Hospital
      Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Nansemond Suffolk Family Practice
      Cardiology Associates/Portsmouth Pulmonary Association
      Family Medicine Associates
      Family Medicine Associates
      Drs Dodson Taylor Jett Sellers & Buch
      Sloane Chiropractic Clinic & Virginia Audiology

      A+ Housing

      What are Suffolk home prices? Suffolk home prices are $265,600 - which is 7% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $265,60044% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,23130% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      11% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Suffolk have good schools? The Suffolk graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      79%

      66% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Suffolk a good place to live? Suffolk has an overall rating of 77% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      8 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2025