Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA

Living in Beacon Light

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 73
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 33
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 31
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Schools 52
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Residents

8.1k Population -333 (2010–19)
29  y Median Age
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black84%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income -$7.6k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value -$28k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$699 Median Monthly Rent +$200 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas35%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Beacon Light

United States45
Virginia30
Virginia Beach Metro Area40
Norfolk City64

Property Crime in Beacon Light

United States48
Virginia39
Virginia Beach Metro Area58
Norfolk City80

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (85%)(13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump8%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 2
Feb 43 3 2
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 78 6 0
Sep 72 5 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 44 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beacon Light

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding42
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding34
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA

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Colleges

Colleges near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA

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Regent University
5 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA

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NMC Portsmouth
1 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Beacon Light, Norfolk, VA

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Pitt-Greenville Airport
103 miles, SW