The Town FilesSuffolk city, Virginia
98,796 people. The median home is worth $347,400 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $92,666.
Towns in Suffolk city
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 94,324 | $347,400 | $92,666 | 38.7 |
People and housing
| Suffolk city | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,400 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,563 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $92,666 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 38.7 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
36,408 jobs in 2024, average pay $64,230 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 275 storm events in Suffolk city from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Suffolk city has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| November 2, 2016 | Hurricane | DR-4291: Hurricane Matthew |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).