Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Red Thread Studio
Art Gallery
Suffolk Center For Cultural Arts
Theatre Arts
Suffolk Museum
Museum
Riddicks Folly Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (61) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Zero's Subs
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (19) F
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Groceries (18) F
Old Bay Seafood
Seafood
M&R Seafood
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (123) A+
Suffolk Historic District
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Tynes Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Joyner Park
Park
Peanut Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Planters Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Constant's Wharf Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Ida Easter Park
Park
Lakeside Tot Lot
Park
Colburn Park
Park
Mary Estes Playground
Park
Cypress Park and Pool
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lake Meade Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lake Kennedy Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (117) A+
Unknown Name
Clothing
Brandon Furniture Warehouse
Furniture
Verizon Wireless
Electronics
Weavers Carpet
Interior Decoration
Lawrence Grocery
Convenience Store
Mr. D's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Hair Graphics
Hairdresser
The Red Barn
Convenience Store
Styles By Impressions
Hairdresser
Tony's Trophies
Gift Shop
Suffolk Eye Physicians
Optician
Lafayettes Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Southern Food Stores
Convenience Store
The Lion & Lioness Salon & Day Spa
Hairdresser
Feather N Finn
Pets
Mr T's Unisex Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Kimberly Supreme
Convenience Store
Southern Food Store
Convenience Store
A&A Market
Convenience Store
Distinctive Creative Gifts
Gift Shop
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Suffolk.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Suffolk is 112/100 - which is 3% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D

Suffolk crime rates are 2,268 per 100k, which is 18% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
1,792 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
476 crimes per 100k D-
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employment A-

The median income in Suffolk is $79,899 - which is 21% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$79,899 A-
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (55)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Suffolk Police Department Sector 1
Police
Suffolk Screening Clinic
Clinic
Suffolk Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Suffolk Department of Fire / Rescue Station 2 - Nansemond Suffolk Volunteer Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Suffolk Police Narcotics
Police
Unknown Name
Police
Western Tiderwater Mental Health
Clinic
John W Burton DDS
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Suffolk Department of Fire / Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Dr Peggy Chapel Dentist
Dentist
Heriford And Heriford General Dentistry
Dentist
Drs Dodson Taylor Jett Sellers & Buch
Doctor
Sloane Chiropractic Clinic & Virginia Audiology
Doctor
Orthopedic Surgery Center
Clinic
Anderson Orthodontics
Dentist
Dr Steven A Gwaltney General Dentistry
Dentist
Suffolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Clinic
Zak-Ramsay Dental Office
Dentist
Suffolk Department of Fire / Rescue Station 4
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Suffolk home prices are $265,600 - which is 7% higher than Virginia
Home Price
$265,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A

The Suffolk graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
79% A-
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (25) C-
First Academy
Suffolk Christian Academy
Suffolk Re-Ed
Booker T. Washington Elementary
John F. Kennedy Middle
Kilby Shores Elementary
Elephant'S Fork Elementary
Turlington Woods Alternative
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Hillpoint Elementary
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
High Schools (6) D-
Suffolk Christian Academy
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
King'S Fork High
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ratings A-

Suffolk has an overall rating of 77% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B-
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Suffolk, VA - Beach Living in Virgina 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
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      C+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Suffolk Historic District
      Unknown Name
      Tynes Park
      Unknown Name
      Joyner Park
      Peanut Park
      Unknown Name
      Planters Park

      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 2,268, which are 18% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,268 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      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

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