Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach VA scores 77/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 42% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 58 (100 = avg); violent crime index 29; property crime index 87. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Virginia Beach. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Virginia Beach is about $1,714/month (on the high side). At $1,714/month for a typical unit, you need about $61,704+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $382,500.

Median household income is $92,968, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($92,968) clears the $61,704 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 67°F (highs near 70°F, lows near 64°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Virginia Beach: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 77/100) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $92,968 helps carry housing costs) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 77/100) (4) Households earning $61,704+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,714/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,714/month (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Virginia Beach does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $61,704 household income for $1,714/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Virginia Beach holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 77/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,714/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.