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Population Review

Census ACS · #38 MSA

Virginia Beach Metro Area

The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, Va-Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,782,590 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $80,533 and the median home value is $318,000.

1,782,590

Population

557

People / sq mi

$80,533

Median Income

$318,000

Median Home Value

The Virginia Beach CBSA covers 3,202 sq mi of land at 556.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White55.0%
Black or African American29.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%

Economy & Income

$80,533

Median Household Income

$42,791

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Virginia Beach metro's price level is 97.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $80,533 has the buying power of $82,226 in average-priced US metros.

97.9

Price Level (US = 100)

$82,226

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$80,533

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$318,000

Median Home Value

$1,416

Median Rent

63.1%

Homeownership

Education

92.8%

High School+

35.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

10.7%

Work From Home

24.8 min

Avg Commute

42.3%

Foreign Born

Virginia Beach spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in North Carolina

Largest counties in North Carolina

Part of North Carolina

Other metros

Metro areas in North Carolina

Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, Va-Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,782,590 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #38 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Virginia Beach metro area is $80,533, with a per capita income of $42,791.

The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, Va-Nc CBSA spans 2 states: North Carolina, Virginia.

Data for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, Va-Nc CBSA (47260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.