Living In Norfolk Va

Norfolk Va

Nestled in the heart of coastal Virginia, Norfolk Va is a vibrant city that offers more than meets the eye. With its outstanding schools and irresistible weather, it's no wonder people are drawn to this hidden gem. And with downtown Norfolk just a stone's throw away from the prestigious Naval Station Norfolk, you'll find exploration and adventure around every corner.

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Living In Norfolk Va

Wondering what it’s like to live in Norfolk Va? The Norfolk Va population is approximately 239,125, making Norfolk Va about 16% of the total population of the Hampton Roads area. All of Hampton Roads is steeped in history and Norfolk Virginia doesn’t disappoint. Established in 1619 as Elizabeth Cittie, Norfolk Virginia is home to Naval Station Norfolk, built in 1917 and the largest Navy base in the world. Norfolk Virginia is also home to a lot of interesting attractions including Nauticus, Chrysler Hall, and Waterside.

Where is Norfolk?

Norfolk Virginia is located in the heart of Hampton Roads, in the center between Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Norfolk Virginia is not located in a county as it is an independent city. Considering Norfolk Virginia is one of the 10 cities(7 if you are local) in Hampton Roads(hrcommerce.com), Norfolk Virginia is an integral part of the Hampton Roads area.

Norfolk Va Zip Code

Because Norfolk Virginia is an independent city, there are multiple zipcodes for Norfolk Va. Some of these are:

23502     23503     23504

23505 and many more.

Weather in Norfolk Virginia

Weather in Norfolk Virginia is kind of all over the place. You have all four seasons, which is good for someone who likes a little bit of everything. Summers are warm with an average of 85 degrees in Norfolk Virginia, but watch out for those mosquitoes! Winters are not too cold in Norfolk Virginia, with an average temperature of 48 degrees, but can dip into the 30s and bring snow!

Proximity to Norfolk Naval Base

Most people PCSing to Hampton Roads, will be stationed at Naval Station Norfolk. There are other bases like Dam Neck, Oceana, Fort Eustis, Langley, and the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, however, Naval Station Norfolk is the biggest navy base in the area as well as the world. It takes approximately 16-30 minutes to get to Naval Station Norfolk from downtown Norfolk Va at 7 am. This of course is if everything goes right.

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Schools in Norfolk Va

There are 51 public schools in Norfolk Va. Some of the schools in Norfolk Va are:

Elementary Schools in Norfolk Va

  • Larchmont Elementary School | PK-5 | 597+ Students
  • W.H. Taylor Elementary School | PK-5 | 331+ Students
  • Sewells Point Elementary School | PK-5 | 618+ Students

Middle Schools in Norfolk Va

  • Academy for Discovery at Lakewood | 3-8 | 738+ Students
  • Ghent Elementary School | K-8 | 490+ Students
  • Northside Middle School | 6-8 | 867+ Students

High Schools in Norfolk Va

  • Matthew Fontaine Maury High School | 9-12 | 1,624+ Students
  • Granby High School | 9-12 | 1,960+ Students
  • Norview High School | 9-12 | 1,913+ Students

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Are The Schools Good in Hampton Roads?

First, we'd like to thank all of our teachers for all they do in every school! "Good" schools is an opinion and due diligence is required. Click the button if you would like to learn more about schools in Hampton Roads.

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