Downtown, Norfolk, VA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability72
Walkability89
Commute70
Public Transit70
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports34
Hospitals44
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
43%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black46%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$243kMedian Home Value-$19k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$878Median Monthly Rent+$235 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Norfolk, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Norfolk, VA
Roadstead Montesorri High School
0 miles, W
Ghent Montessori School
0 miles, NW
First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School
0 miles, SE
Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy
0 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk State University
2 miles, E
Old Dominion University
2 miles, NW
Virginia Wesleyan University
6 miles, E
Sentara College of Health Sciences
6 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Norfolk, VA
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
1 miles, W
NMC Portsmouth
1 miles, SW
Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk International Airport
6 miles, NE
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
22 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
72 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
104 miles, SW