Living in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia, United States, home to 454,808 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #11 of 6,227), single professionals (top 1%, #15 of 4,537), young professionals (top 1%, #16 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Virginia Beach
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 38 min and sets around 22:51; in late June it sets around 2:26.
How Virginia Beach 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 | 60 | #2,062 of 11,898 | #90 of 235 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,366 of 9,771 | #87 of 213 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #2,436 of 8,006 | #105 of 179 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #1,377 of 6,237 | #79 of 156 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,752 of 9,474 | #99 of 199 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,144 of 9,474 | #108 of 199 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,447 of 10,762 | #104 of 225 | Map |
| Single professional | 79 | #15 of 4,537 | #5 of 121 | Map |
| Young professional | 82 | #16 of 4,444 | #3 of 108 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #33 of 3,053 | #9 of 75 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,070 of 7,271 | #85 of 174 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #11 of 6,227 | #6 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 85 | #31 of 3,933 | #3 of 93 | Map |
| Student | 83 | #41 of 2,119 | #2 of 44 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #1,774 of 8,006 | #68 of 179 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #6,508 of 12,111 | #177 of 249 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 82 | #35 of 4,114 | #3 of 96 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #106 of 7,271 | #37 of 174 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #1,879 of 9,474 | #76 of 199 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,104 of 18,063 | #298 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 | 40 | #3,351 of 16,523 | #90 of 342 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,411 of 18,063 | #316 of 378 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,690 of 16,523 | #78 of 342 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 86 | #7 of 21,167 | #3 of 425 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #8,741 of 12,111 | #211 of 249 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #240 of 6,413 | #16 of 158 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #56 of 12,111 | #38 of 249 | Map |
| Digital native | 76 | #29 of 4,750 | #2 of 123 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chesapeake (Virginia) 27 km
- Norfolk (Virginia) 27 km
- Portsmouth (Virginia) 29 km
- Portsmouth Heights 35 km
- East Hampton (Virginia) 38 km
- Hampton (Virginia) 38 km
- Newport News 43 km
- Poquoson 44 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.