Livability Score

67
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rooster's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Pretzels Plus
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Town Center Cold Press
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
MP Island Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Cinema Cafe Pembroke Meadows
Cinema
Hofheimer Theater
Theatre Arts
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Funny Bones Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Zeiders American Dream Theater
Theatre Arts
Regal Stadium 12
Cinema
Cinemark 18
Cinema
Food and Drink (50) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Omega Bar
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Gino's Pizza
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Youngs Seafood
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Nestlé Toll House Café
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
The Tailgate
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Williams Farm Recreation Center
Community Centre
Torch Yoga
Gym
Bayside Recreation Center
Community Centre
Drop Box Fitness
Gym
Leisure Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Tennis Courts
Gym
Kempsville Lake Community Association
Community Centre
Groceries (12) F
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Farm Fresh
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Macaron Tart
Bakery
Lampia Crepes
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
MP International
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (40) A+
Haygood Point Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lakeview Shores Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Romney Lane Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Pembroke Meadows Playground
Playground
Hermitage Park
Park
Hermitage Park Playground
Playground
Witchduck Landing Park
Park
Williams Farm Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cypress Point North Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Aragona Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (103) D-
Ficarra Jewelers
Fashion
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Marshalls
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
BeautyBuckets Boutique
Gift Shop
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Hair 2000
Hairdresser
Nails
Beauty
Da Notty Roots
Hairdresser
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Citgo
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Sonshine Hair Studios
Beauty
Nancy's Nails
Beauty
Hairline Salon
Hairdresser
Second Chance Thrift
Discount Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Nail Works
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Northwest (F)

2. Northeast (F)

3. North Central (F)

4. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (F)

5. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (F)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Northwest.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Newtown Road
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Northeast (F)

2. Northwest (F)

3. North Central (F)

4. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (F)

5. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (F)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Northwest is 108/100 - which is 1% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (A+)

2. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (C+)

3. Northwest (C)

4. North Central (D-)

5. Northeast (F)

crime D+

Northwest crime rates are 4,351 per 100k, which is 125% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
4,135 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
216 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (A+)

2. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (B-)

3. Northwest (D+)

4. Northeast (D)

5. North Central (F)

employment B-

The median income in Northwest is $66,143 - which is equal to Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$66,143 C
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. North Central (A+)

2. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (A+)

3. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (A+)

4. Northeast (A-)

5. Northwest (B-)

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Haygood Physical Therapy PC
Clinic
Davis Corner Fire And Rescue Station Number 2
Fire Station
Haygood Physical Therapy PC
Clinic
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Consultants
Clinic
Virginia Beach Police Department Third Precinct - Bayside
Police
Sentara Independence
Hospital
Infusion Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Virginia Beach Health Clinic
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Dr. Rita Fraizer
Doctor
Behl Orthodontics
Dentist
Sentra
Clinic
David H. McDaniel, MD
Doctor
Thalia Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
Norfolk Psychiatric Center
Clinic
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Hospital
Affordable Dentures
Dentist
Pharmacy Innovation
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Northwest (A+)

2. North Central (A+)

3. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (F)

4. Fort Story (F)

5. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (F)

housing A+

Northwest home prices are $222,884 - which is 10% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$222,884 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (A+)

2. Northwest (A+)

3. North Central (A)

4. Northeast (B)

5. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (A+)

schools A+

The Northwest graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
84% A+
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (24) D-
Luxford Elementary
Old Donation School
Bayside Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarden
Bayside Middle
Diamond Springs Elementary
Thoroughgood Elementary
Old Donation Episcopal Day School
Independence Middle
Forever Young Montessori School And Day Care
Pembroke Meadows Elementary
Newtown Elementary
Williams Elementary
Bayside 6Th Grade Campus
Hermitage Elementary
Pembroke Elementary
Shelton Park Elementary
Enoch Christian Academy
Chesapeake Bay Academy
St Gregory The Great School
Bayside Elementary
Stratford Preschool
The Renaissance Academy
Thalia Elementary
Rivermont School - Tidewater
Norfolk Academy
High Schools (4) F
Bayside High
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Princess Anne High
Rivermont School - Tidewater
Norfolk Academy
Kempsville Center For Behavioral Health
Lake Taylor High
The Barry Robinson Center
Kempsville High
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Northeast (A+)

2. North Central (A+)

3. Northwest (A+)

4. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (C-)

5. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (C-)

ratings A+

Northwest has an overall rating of 87% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Northeast (A+)

2. Dam Neck Naval Air Station (A+)

3. Northwest (A+)

4. North Central (A+)

5. US Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base (A-)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Northwest, Virginia Beach, VA Area Guide

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Northwest Area Facts

  • Northwest has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Northwest crime rates are 156% 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 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
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Lakeview Shores Park
      Unknown Name
      Romney Lane Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      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

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Northwest? The cost of living in Northwest is 108/100 - which is 1% lower than Virginia.
      Northwest
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Virginia Beach
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Northwest? Northwest crime rates are 4,351, which are 125% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      4,351 per 100k people

      87% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      87% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Northwest? The median income in Northwest is $66,143 which is equal to Virginia.
      Median household income
      $66,14320% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,0698% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Northwest home prices? Northwest home prices are $222,884 - which is 10% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $222,88421% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,23730% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Northwest have good schools? The Northwest graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      84%

      75% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Northwest a good place to live? Northwest has an overall rating of 87% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      9 total surveys

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