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Living in Virginia Beach City, Virginia

Virginia's most populous city. The resort Oceanfront and boardwalk, Sandbridge, and NAS Oceana, with suburban neighborhoods stretching south to the North Carolina line.

$385,000
Median home
0.97
Tax per $100
97%
Grad rate
Walkable
Walkability
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Virginia Beach City Hall sunset
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Housing market

The median sale price in Virginia Beach City is $385,000, with most homes between $298,000 and $550,000.

Commute & how people work

About 14% of Virginia Beach City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 23 min.

23 min
Average commute
42%
Commute under 20 min
10%
Commute 45 min or more
14%
Work from home

How long the commute is, share of commuters

Under 10 min10%
10 to 19 min32%
20 to 29 min28%
30 to 44 min21%
45 min or more10%

How people get to work, share of workers

Drive alone74%
Carpool7%
Public transit0.8%
Walk or bike2%
Work from home14%
Other1%

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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.

Schools

Virginia Beach City Public Schools reports a 97% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 82% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).

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Amenities & walkability

Within a few miles you'll find about 103 restaurants & cafes and 31 grocery stores. The town center is walkable (38 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.

Local businesses

Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Virginia Beach City. Owner-approved details appear when available.

Grocery & markets

Restaurants

Cafes & coffee

Bars & breweries

Shops & retail

Health & medical

Pharmacies

Gyms & fitness

Personal care

Banks

Hardware & home

Auto services

Churches & faith communities

Other services

Gas stations

Convenience stores

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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.

Major employers & institutions

The biggest workplaces in and around Virginia Beach City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.

Colleges & training

Hospitals & health systems

Manufacturing & factories

Government & public sector

Major employers & offices

Business & industrial parks

A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

By the numbers

Cost of living

$92,968
Median household income
$382,500
Median home value
$1,714 /mo
Median gross rent
65%
Homes owner-occupied

Who lives here

38
Median age
41%
Adults with a bachelor's or higher

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Risk

24%
In a FEMA flood zone

Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)

Frequently asked questions

How much do homes cost in Virginia Beach City?

The median sale price in Virginia Beach City is $385,000, with most homes between $298,000 and $550,000.

What are property taxes like in Virginia Beach City?

Virginia Beach City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.97 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.97% a year).

How are the schools in Virginia Beach City?

Virginia Beach City Public Schools reports a 97% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 82% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.

How long is the commute in Virginia Beach City?

The average commute for Virginia Beach City workers is about 23 minutes, and 42% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.

Can I work remotely from Virginia Beach City?

About 14% of Virginia Beach City workers already work from home.

Nearby area guides

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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Virginia Beach City.
  • Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
  • Home-price medians use 12,749 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
  • Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
  • School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
  • Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
  • Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
  • Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.

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