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Crime in Suffolk summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Suffolk. Key points include:
There were 2,010 total crimes in Suffolk in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Suffolk is 1,941.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Suffolk is 371.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Suffolk is 1,570.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Suffolk is -8.37% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Suffolk Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Suffolk / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,010 | 1,941.9 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 384 | 371.0 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 11 | 10.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 42 | 40.6 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 299 | 288.9 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,626 | 1,570.9 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 90 | 87.0 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,409 | 1,361.3 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 127 | 122.7 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Suffolk summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Suffolk. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Suffolk is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Suffolk is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Suffolk is $384,300.
The median income in Suffolk is $92,666.
Suffolk's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Suffolk Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Suffolk | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 144 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Suffolk, VA Weather
The average high in Suffolk is 70.0° and the average low is 50.2°.
There are 76.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.5 inches of precipitation each year with 4.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Suffolk Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Suffolk
The current population in Suffolk is 98,796. The population has increased 19.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 98,796 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 96,638 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 94,856 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 93,268 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 91,383 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 90,093 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 89,160 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 88,057 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 87,061 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 86,184 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 85,477 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 84,842 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 84,216 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 83,465 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 82,544 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Suffolk
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Suffolk is:
45.8% White with 45,224 White residents.
41.6% African American with 41,068 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 93 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 1,818 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 846 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 4,566 Two Or More residents.
5.2% Hispanic with 5,172 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Suffolk | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 41.6% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Suffolk
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Suffolk is 51.4% female with 50,759 female residents.
Suffolk is 48.6% male with 48,037 male residents.
| Gender | Suffolk | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Suffolk for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Suffolk completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Suffolk completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Suffolk completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Suffolk completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Suffolk completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Suffolk completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Suffolk completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Suffolk completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Suffolk completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Suffolk | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Suffolk, Virginia
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4.1% of households in Suffolk earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Suffolk earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Suffolk earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Suffolk earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Suffolk earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Suffolk earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Suffolk earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.4% of households in Suffolk earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in Suffolk earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.9% of households in Suffolk earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Suffolk | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.9% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
