Norfolk is one of the nine cities and seven counties that make up the Hampton Roads metropolitan district and is located at the core. Norfolk has a total of 144 miles of shoreline along rivers, lakes, and the Bay. However, much of this land has been allocated as residential neighborhoods. Located at Chesapeake Bay’s mouth and its deep-water channels are protected. They have served as an essential trade artery for the import and export of goods across the country and internationally. In addition to the city’s commercial activities, it has served as a major military center, especially for the U.S. Navy and home to the Naval Station Norfolk, which is the world’s largest naval installation. The residents of the city are mostly 47% white, 43% African American, 3% Asian, and the rest are from other races.
Norfolk, Virginia Houses for Sale
Norfolk, VA Prices for Houses for Sale
AVERAGE
342,366
+8%
MEDIAN
316,189
+14%
Relative Price (per sqft.)
PRICE
Listings of Norfolk Homes for Purchase
ACTIVE
398
-19%
NEW
340
-0%
Market Duration of Homes Sold
DAYS
21
-15%
Crime & Safety
Police Officers | 656 | |
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Police Civilians | 151 | |
Total Arrests | 2,507 | (2020) |
Total Incidents | 15,589 | (2020) |
CrimeScore | 38.65 | |
National Rank | 3757th | |
Statewide Rank | 118th |
Local Statistics
Population | 242,803 | (0.00%) |
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House Size (sqft.) | 1,693 | (0.53%) |
Criminal Offenses
Animal Cruelty | 3 |
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Arson | 7 |
Assault Offenses | 3,896 |
Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 525 |
Counterfeiting/Forgery | 74 |
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | 2,531 |
Drug/Narcotic Offenses | 2,094 |
Embezzlement | 25 |
Extortion/Blackmail | 9 |
Fraud Offenses | 265 |
Homicide Offenses | 46 |
Human Trafficking | 5 |
Kidnapping/Abduction | 44 |
Larceny/Theft Offenses | 5,311 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 784 |
Pornography/Obscene Material | 3 |
Prostitution Offenses | 121 |
Robbery | 260 |
Sex Offenses | 195 |
Sex Offenses, Non-forcible | 2 |
Stolen Property Offenses | 50 |
Weapon Law Violations | 530 |