Norfolk County

VA · Pop. 59,628 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Norfolk County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 59,628.

$/Acre: $8,375

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 175.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax5.96%

Cost of Living Index110.2

Median Household Income$94,849

Poverty Rate24.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,375

Median Home Price$442K

Acres for Sale1070

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall39 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,736 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)136 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K207

Property Crime /100K266

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak