Virginia Beach County

VA · Pop. 75,178 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Virginia Beach County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 75,178.

$/Acre: $2,726

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 54.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax5.95%

Cost of Living Index97.8

Median Household Income$75,966

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,726

Median Home Price$339K

Acres for Sale3945

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,337 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K159

Property Crime /100K189

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate