City profile
Suffolk, VA
Suffolk city · Population 98,796
Suffolk is a city in Suffolk city, VA with about 98,796 residents and a typical home value near $347,000. It is 38 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
213
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$347,400
Typical monthly housing
$2,150
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 60/100
Top hazards: Drought, Winter weather, Hurricane
Nearest major airport
28 mi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 57% Democratic / 41% Republican
Community
Population
98,796
Black population
42.0%
County
Suffolk city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 98,796 residents
- Typical home value about $347,000
- 38 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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