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Crime in Norfolk summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Norfolk. Key points include:
There were 9,776 total crimes in Norfolk in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Norfolk is 4,242.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Norfolk is 469.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Norfolk is 3,772.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Norfolk is 100.16% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Norfolk Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Norfolk / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 9,776 | 4,242.0 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,082 | 469.5 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 37 | 16.1 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 178 | 77.2 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 774 | 335.9 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 8,694 | 3,772.5 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 586 | 254.3 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 7,197 | 3,122.9 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 911 | 395.3 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Norfolk summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Norfolk. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Norfolk is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Norfolk is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Norfolk is $306,226.
The median income in Norfolk is $66,109.
Norfolk's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Norfolk Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Norfolk | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Norfolk, VA Weather
The average high in Norfolk is 68.9° and the average low is 52.1°.
There are 74.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.3 inches of precipitation each year with 4.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Norfolk
Mixes schools, low crime rate in most areas but higher in south of city, beautiful history area
Ghent and downtown favorites; South Norfolk worst.
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Norfolk Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Norfolk
The current population in Norfolk is 233,596. The population has decreased 3.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 233,596 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 235,037 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 236,973 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 238,556 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 244,300 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 244,601 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 245,592 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 245,752 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 245,724 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 245,452 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 244,745 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 244,090 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 243,056 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 241,943 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 242,143 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Norfolk
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Norfolk is:
41.2% White with 96,188 White residents.
38.9% African American with 90,856 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 626 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 8,508 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 169 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 1,231 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 12,327 Two Or More residents.
10.1% Hispanic with 23,691 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Norfolk | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.2% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 38.9% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Norfolk
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Norfolk is 49.3% female with 115,261 female residents.
Norfolk is 50.7% male with 118,334 male residents.
| Gender | Norfolk | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Norfolk for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Norfolk completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Norfolk completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Norfolk completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Norfolk completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Norfolk completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Norfolk completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Norfolk completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Norfolk completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Norfolk completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Norfolk | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Norfolk, Virginia
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6.3% of households in Norfolk earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Norfolk earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Norfolk earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Norfolk earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.7% of households in Norfolk earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.4% of households in Norfolk earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Norfolk earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Norfolk earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Norfolk earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.9% of households in Norfolk earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Norfolk | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.9% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
