Beach living with Navy-town steadiness. Median home price runs about $377K with an effective property tax near 0.87% — roughly $3,280/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Virginia Beach
Median home price
$377K
Effective property tax
0.87%
Tax friendliness
5/10
Winter mildness
7/10
Summer comfort
6/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
7/10
Culture & food
5/10
Healthcare
8/10
Airport connectivity
7/10
Schools
7/10
Safety
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
Growth trajectory
4/10
Who it fits: anyone prioritizing healthcare, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: