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Suffolk, VA

Founded 1742Elev. 11 m
Population
96,638
Median home
$329,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
22
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Suffolk

Suffolk is home to roughly 96,638 residents. Suffolk was founded in 1742. The median age is 38.7 and the median household income is $90,089. Homes carry a median value of $329,600, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (46.5%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
96,638
Median age
38.7
Median household income
$90,089
Per-capita income
$45,135
Poverty rate
9.9%
High-school grad or higher
91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
29.9 min
Work from home
9.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White46.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black41.5%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.7%
Sales & office20.9%
Service15.5%
Production, transportation & material moving13.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$329,600
Median gross rent
$1,484/mo
Owner-occupied
70.4%
Median year built
1994
Households
37,133
Avg. household size
2.58

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Suffolk has 22 public schools — 11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading77%
Math82%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

KING'S FORK HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LAKELAND HIGHHighGrades 9–12
NANSEMOND RIVER HIGHHighGrades 9–12
COLONEL FRED CHERRY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
FOREST GLEN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
JOHN YEATES MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
KING'S FORK MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Booker T. Washington ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Creekside ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Elephant's Fork ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Florence Bowser ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Hillpoint ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Kilby Shores ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime43% above national
Suffolk551
Virginia243
United States386
↑ 87% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% below national
Suffolk1,659
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Suffolk Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Suffolk.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Suffolk County
DroughtRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Suffolk is in Suffolk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Suffolk was founded in 1742. Elevation ~11 m.

Population trend
98K84K96,63820102024
Map of Suffolk
Suffolk, VA
Where Suffolk is
Virginia BeachChesapeakeNorfolkRichmondNewport NewsAlexandriaSuffolk
Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Riddick HouseBuilding at 216 Bank StreetPhoenix Bank of NansemondPhillips FarmProfessional BuildingEast Suffolk ComplexNansemond County Training SchoolHarrell, Joel E., Son
Notable people from Suffolk
James AveryCharlie ByrdLewis F. Powell Jr.Della H. RaneyRory SparrowPhyllis GordonMills E. GodwinJames BellShannon EvansLex Luger
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Nearby cities
Franklin (17 mi)Chesapeake (18 mi)Portsmouth (19 mi)Smithfield (19 mi)Norfolk (27 mi)Newport News (27 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Suffolk, VA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Suffolk, Virginia.

Edward Jamaal Taylor, 44ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
AKA Edward Taylor, Edward Jamal Taylor
Edward Earl Wilson Jr, 74ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
AKA C-Nick Wilson, Nick Wilson
George Lawrence Jr Baker, 70
Suffolk · Lincoln County · 23434
George Lawrence Baker, 70ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
Andrew Neil Johnson, 37
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23436
Andrew Neil Johnson, 37ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23436
AKA Andrew N Johnson, Neil Johnson
Donald Ray Green, 69ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
Michael Frey, 61
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
AKA Frey Mike, Michael Colbert Frey
Brian Dwayne Harris, 44ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
AKA Brian D Harris
Mark Allen Richardson, 42ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
AKA Mark Aric Brown Jr, Mark A Richardson
Mark Allen Smitheman Jr, 41ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23437
AKA Mark A Smitheman, Mark A Smitheman Jr
Nestor Daniel Lopez-Aguilera, 40ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
AKA Daniel Lopez, Nestor David Lopez
Danielle Monique Davis, 42ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
AKA Danielle M Davis, Monique Davis
Christopher Allen Wright, 44ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23434
AKA Chris Wright, Christopher Wright
Christopher Lashwan Allen, 39ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23432
AKA Christopher L Allen, Christopher Lashawn Damonte Allen
Richard Michael Anderson, 43ABSCONDER
Suffolk · Suffolk City County · 23435
AKA Neo Andeason, Neo Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Suffolk — frequently asked

What is the population of Suffolk, Virginia?
Suffolk has a population of about 96,638, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Suffolk?
The median home value in Suffolk is $329,600, and the median gross rent is $1,484/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Suffolk safe? What is the crime rate?
Suffolk Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 551 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Suffolk face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Suffolk County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, winter weather, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Suffolk?
Suffolk has 22 public schools (11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Suffolk?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Suffolk. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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