Norfolk, Virginia
About Norfolk
Set in the southeastern part of Virginia, Norfolk is a mid-size city, home to 231,105 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 4th largest city in Virginia and the 100th largest in the entire United States.
Officially, Norfolk is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 53.27 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,338 residents per square mile.
📰 Norfolk News Today
- Bond denied for Norfolk shooting suspect WAVY.com · Aug 18
- Norfolk mother seeks answers after son killed in Chesterfield Heights shooting 13newsnow.com · Aug 17
- Virginia Kitchin Obituary (2026) - Norfolk, VA - Daily Progress Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Public Records: S.L. Nusbaum commits to another 10 years in downtown Norfolk; Virginia Beach hotel portfolio sells - The Virginian-Pilot The Virginian-Pilot · Aug 17
- City of Norfolk, police chief sued over transgender locker room incident WAVY.com · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norfolk Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Virginia (#4 statewide).
- Positioned in southeastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 7.4% of Virginia's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Norfolk
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norfolk
- 757 Korean BBQ — korean
- A World of Good
- Aberdeen Barn — steak house
- Aloha Hawaiian BBQ — hawaiian
- Antonio's Pizza — pizza
- Applebee's — american
- Bangkok Thai Cuisine — asian
- Bar-Q — barbecue
- Bel Aire Pancake House — diner
- Black Rifle Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hampton Roads Naval Museum · Museum
- New World VR · Arcade
- The Hermitage Foundation
- Thoroughgood House Visitor Center · Museum
- Beach Art House · Art gallery
- F/A-18 · Attraction
- Virginia Zoological Park · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norfolk
- Blue Heron Landing Park reviews ★
- Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area reviews ★
- Lake Smith Nature Area reviews ★
- The Hermitage Foundation reviews ★
- African Village Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Algonquin Park reviews ★
- Apiary Bee Hives · Garden reviews ★
- Aragona Park reviews ★
- Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park reviews ★
- Barraud Park reviews ★
- Bay Oaks Park reviews ★
- Bayville Farms Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Norfolk
- Azalea Gardens Middle
- Bay View Elementary
- Blair Middle
- Booker T Washington High
- Camp Allen Elementary
- Chesterfield Elementary
- Coleman Place Elementary
- Governor's School for the Arts
- Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
- Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center
- Richard Bowling Elementary
- Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
- Tidewater Regional Alternative Ed Project
- Willard Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Sentara Leigh Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating)
- Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc · 24/7 ER · Childrens
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.