Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA
Living in Beacon Light
Bikeability51
Walkability73
Commute78
Public Transit57
Affordability100
Public Safety33
Airports33
Hospitals45
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation-333 (2010–19)
29 y Median Age
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black84%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$7.6k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value-$28k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$699Median Monthly Rent+$200 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beacon Light
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64
Property Crime in Beacon Light
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (85%)(13%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump8%
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beacon Light
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding34
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA
Court Street Academy
1 miles, W
St Paul's Learning Center
1 miles, SE
Roadstead Montesorri High School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk State University
2 miles, NE
Old Dominion University
4 miles, N
Sentara College of Health Sciences
4 miles, SE
Regent University
5 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA
NMC Portsmouth
1 miles, NW
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
2 miles, NW
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk International Airport
6 miles, NE
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
24 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
74 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
103 miles, SW