West Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Living in West Ghent
Bikeability
80
Walkability
66
Commute
78
Public Transit
52
Affordability
100
Public Safety
34
Airports
34
Hospitals
45
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7k
Population
-400 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
39%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years45%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black12%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$64k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector59%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$356k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$992
Median Monthly Rent
+$231 (2010–19)
32%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas3%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Ghent
United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64
Property Crime in West Ghent
United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump26%
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 | 6 | 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 Ghent
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Ghent, Norfolk, VA
West Ghent School
0 miles, E
First Presbyterian Preschool
1 miles, SE
Park Place School
1 miles, E
Yeshiva Aish Kodosh Talmudical Academy
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University
1 miles, N
Norfolk State University
3 miles, SE
Virginia Wesleyan University
7 miles, E
Sentara College of Health Sciences
7 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc
1 miles, SE
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
1 miles, S
NMC Portsmouth
2 miles, S
Bon Secours Depaul Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Ghent, Norfolk, VA
Norfolk International Airport
6 miles, E
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
21 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
71 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
104 miles, SW