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Suffolk, VA

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Reside in verdant woodlands near the Nansemond River

River Woodlands Hiking Museums

Spanning from the mouth of the Nansemond River to the Virginia-North Carolina border, Suffolk is a diverse area that attracts a variety of newcomers. The 430 square miles of verdant woodlands offers outdoor recreation of all types, from golfing to hiking. Downtown Suffolk, the heart of the city, provides plenty of indoor fun through boutiques, local eateries, and museums. Riddick’s Folly House Museum and Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum are favorites among history buffs. The other parts of Suffolk are filled with residential neighborhoods holding a variety of rental choices.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Suffolk, VA is $929 for a studio, $1,548 for one bedroom, $1,718 for two bedrooms, and $2,085 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Suffolk has increased by 6.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,548/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$2,463/month
1,644 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Florence Bowser Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

831 Students

7
out of 10

Northern Shores Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

822 Students

6
out of 10

Oakland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

469 Students

6
out of 10

Kilby Shores Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

449 Students

6
out of 10

Creekside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

752 Students

5
out of 10

John Yeates Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

506 Students

8
out of 10

Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

755 Students

7
out of 10

John F. Kennedy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

544 Students

5
out of 10

Forest Glen Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

426 Students

5
out of 10

King's Fork Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,031 Students

4
out of 10

Nansemond River High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,698 Students

5
out of 10

Lakeland High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,083 Students

4
out of 10

King's Fork High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,697 Students

3
out of 10

Suffolk Re-Ed

Public

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Norfolk International
  • Newport News/Williamsburg International

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