West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA

Living in West Ocean View

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Bikeability 86
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Walkability 100
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 26
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 33
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Schools 73
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Residents

23k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years69%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years8%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black21%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$2.4k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
14  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van51%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked44%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$78k Median Home Value -$21k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$262 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Ocean View

United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64

Property Crime in West Ocean View

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 43 3 3
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 72 5 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 44 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Ocean View

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA

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McLea School
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton University
6 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA

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NMC Portsmouth
8 miles, S

Airports

Airports near West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
110 miles, SW