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Northwest Area Facts

  • Northwest has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Northwest crime rates are 163% higher than the Virginia Beach average
  • Cost of living in Northwest is 7% lower than the Virginia Beach average
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My 5 Years In Northwest Virginia Beach User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 06, 2014) I have lived in Northwest Virginia Beach for five years now, and I love it! I like the history and culture of the area, the blend of the old and the new, and the friendly people.

Northwest Virginia Beach is located near Chesapeake, Virginia. The boundaries are Maryland and West
...Read More Virginia to the North, Kentucky to the West, Tennessee and North Carolina on the South, and Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic on the East.

Northwest Virginia Beach has a population of 70,387. There are many ethnic groups here but the majority of the residents are Caucasian and most people speak English at home. The income per capita in Northwest Virginia Beach is 31,591. Median household income is approximately $67,127 per year, and the cost of living is relatively low. The median housing value is $262,270. The economy is strong and the rate of unemployment is very low.

Northwest Virginia Beach has a good variety of both traditional and ethnic restaurants. Amenities such as churches, grocery stores, and parks are plentiful. There are several large shopping malls in and around the Northwest Virginia Beach area.

The weather is good, with an average summer temperature of 77° and an average winter temperature of 45°. The crime rate is very low. The schools are excellent and the employment rate is high. There are plenty of good restaurants and shopping malls. The Fairmont Marion County Transit Authority provides bus transportation for the area.

Northwest Virginia Beach has miles of beautiful public beaches and community events occur just about every weekend. This is a tourist town so many recreational, historical and cultural opportunities exist.

There are many recreational opportunities, events, and attractions in and around Northwest Virginia Beach. If you have children, be sure to take them to the Virginia Children's Museum. Older kids (and kids at heart), will enjoy the go karts at Motorworld. It's great family fun.

You might want to check out the two great aquariums at the Virginia Museum of Marine science, and see the landscapes and gardens at the Chesapeake Arboretum. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Haygood Point Park
      Lakeview Shores Park
      Romney Lane Park
      Pembroke Meadows Playground
      Hermitage Park
      Hermitage Park Playground
      Witchduck Landing Park
      Williams Farm Park

      Entertainment

      Cinema Cafe Pembroke Meadows
      Hofheimer Theater
      Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
      Funny Bones Comedy Club
      Zeiders American Dream Theater
      Regal Stadium 12
      Cinemark 18

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe
      Dairy Queen
      Chick-fil-A
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Sonic
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Northwest? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Northwest.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
      Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
      Sentara Independence

      Pharmacies

      Barr's Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Rita Fraizer
      George Kaado MC
      David H. McDaniel, MD
      Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation