Suffolk County

VA · Pop. 156,076 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Suffolk County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 156,076.

$/Acre: $8,336

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 176.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax7.22%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$76,725

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,336

Median Home Price$419K

Acres for Sale3989

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,141 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)284 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K292

Property Crime /100K201

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak