West Ghent, Norfolk, VA

Living in West Ghent

Bikeability80
Walkability66
Commute78
Public Transit52
Affordability100
Public Safety34
Airports34
Hospitals45
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

7kPopulation-400 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
39%Family Households+2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years45%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black12%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone17%

Economy

$64kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector59%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$356kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$992Median Monthly Rent+$231 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas3%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Ghent

United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64

Property Crime in West Ghent

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan4142
Feb4333
Mar5040
Apr5930
May6740
Jun7640
Jul8050
Aug7860
Sep7250
Oct6230
Nov5330
Dec4431

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Ghent

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds2
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