Living in Suffolk
Suffolk is a large place in Virginia, United States, home to 88,161 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 22%, #2,664 of 12,111), retired couples (top 24%, #2,205 of 9,474), early retirees (top 26%, #2,753 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Suffolk
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is part of Greater Norfolk, 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 39 min and sets around 22:54; in late June it sets around 2:28.
How Suffolk ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #4,153 of 11,898 | #131 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #4,262 of 9,771 | #136 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,896 of 8,006 | #144 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,915 of 6,237 | #122 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,205 of 9,474 | #88 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,334 of 9,474 | #111 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,753 of 10,762 | #115 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 58 | #1,917 of 4,537 | #79 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 59 | #2,085 of 4,444 | #77 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #1,893 of 3,053 | #62 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #2,905 of 7,271 | #108 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #3,073 of 6,227 | #93 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 58 | #1,867 of 3,933 | #63 of 93 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 46 | #3,130 of 8,006 | #123 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 39 | #6,865 of 12,111 | #199 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #1,953 of 4,114 | #71 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #2,844 of 7,271 | #102 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,347 of 9,474 | #124 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #5,914 of 18,063 | #208 of 378 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #7,381 of 16,523 | #216 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #9,913 of 18,063 | #267 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,366 of 16,523 | #105 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #2,890 of 21,167 | #99 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,664 of 12,111 | #111 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,422 of 6,413 | #109 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 65 | #3,428 of 12,111 | #120 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #2,320 of 4,750 | #79 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Suffolk 1 km
- Portsmouth Heights 22 km
- Portsmouth (Virginia) 28 km
- Smithfield (Virginia) 29 km
- Chesapeake (Virginia) 29 km
- Norfolk (Virginia) 30 km
- Franklin (Virginia) 31 km
- Newport News 31 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.