Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA
Living in Wards Corner
Bikeability83
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit75
Affordability100
Public Safety30
Airports34
Hospitals48
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+3.7k (2010–19)
26 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years67%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years6%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black28%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van58%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked37%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$279 (2010–19)
26%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wards Corner
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64
Property Crime in Wards Corner
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wards Corner
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Collegiate School
1 miles, SE
Norfolk Christian Schools
1 miles, SE
McLea School
2 miles, E
St Patrick Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University
2 miles, SW
Norfolk State University
5 miles, S
Virginia Wesleyan University
6 miles, SE
Hampton University
8 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA
Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center
1 miles, S
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
4 miles, S
NMC Portsmouth
5 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk International Airport
5 miles, E
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
19 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
70 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
108 miles, SW