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Suffolk, VA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Suffolk.

Population: 98,333 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Suffolk, VA is $436,996 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $474,743 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,159/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, winter weather, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$436,996

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$436,996
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.0%
10-year appreciation
+69.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$436,996
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$474,743
Median list price
$544,056
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
+18.4%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
498
For-sale inventory
501
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
504
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
143

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,159/mo
1-year rent change
+7.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.3 : 1
Schools include
Booker T. Washington Elementary, Forest Glen Middle, John F. Kennedy Middle, Oakland Elementary, Elephant's Fork Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, winter weather, coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
232
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Saunders Supply Co. (1.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.4°F
Average high
71.6°F
Average low
45.4°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 in
Annual snowfall
4.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,452
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,692

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (11 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Suffolk Executive Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL, SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER, SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+942 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,868
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,041
Average weekly wage
$1,132
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
589

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SuffolkState medianUS median
Typical home value$436,996$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$474,743$380,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,159/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,868$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Suffolk, VA?
$436,996.
What is the median sale price in Suffolk, VA?
$474,743.
How long do homes take to sell in Suffolk, VA?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Suffolk, VA?
Typical rent: $2,159/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Suffolk, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, winter weather, coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm.
Is Suffolk, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 232 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Suffolk, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Suffolk, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Suffolk, VA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Saunders Supply Co., 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Suffolk, VA?
22 schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Suffolk, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Suffolk, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Suffolk, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Suffolk

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