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Suffolk, VA


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Suffolk, Virginia

Suffolk, Virginia is 28 miles W of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The city is located in the Norfolk - Virginia Beach - Newport News metropolitan area. Suffolk has a population of 63,677.

The People and Families of Suffolk

In Suffolk, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Suffolk had a median family income of $47,342.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Suffolk gave more campaign money ($21,900) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Suffolk Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Suffolk. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Suffolk, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Suffolk, VA

Comparing Suffolk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population83
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Age of the Population63
Racial Diversity57
Senior Citizens52
Male Share of the Population38
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size710
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use48
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work27
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
People Living Alone31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime31

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