Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA

Living in Wards Corner

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 99
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 75
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 32
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Schools 98
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Residents

31k Population +3.7k (2010–19)
26  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years67%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years6%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black28%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$4.5k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van58%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked37%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$279 (2010–19)
26% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas39%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wards Corner

United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64

Property Crime in Wards Corner

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 2
Feb 43 3 3
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 73 5 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 44 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wards Corner

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA

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McLea School
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton University
8 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA

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NMC Portsmouth
5 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Wards Corner, Norfolk, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
108 miles, SW