Virginia Beach, Virginia

Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities

Northeast Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.6

C

out of 100

Overview

Virginia Beach is a Virginia city with a population of approximately 454K, part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $430,374. Median household income is $87,544.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 454K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $430,374 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $87,544 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.5 minutes
  • Part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

453,649

Source: Census ACS

$430,374

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$87,544

Source: Census ACS

23.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

120 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Virginia Beach city (county-level results)

51%
48%
Democrat 115,412
Republican 109,375
Leans D+2.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 47.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 62.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 33/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.6

Location

Virginia Beach, VA (36.8527, -75.9783)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.