Population 5,384 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ballentine Place
Household size in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.67 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.40 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.36 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Ballentine Place average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Norfolk as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. Household size has dropped from 2.90 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 32.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 32.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 33.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +3.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Ballentine Place is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.2, against 40.1 nationally. Locally, though, the population here is older than in Norfolk overall, where the median age is 35.2. The median age has climbed from 29.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 15.5% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Ballentine Place: 15.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Norfolk. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 11.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ballentine Place
Renters in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 53.5% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 56.4% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.5% | 56.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.0% | 53.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Ballentine Place than nationally: 45.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in Norfolk as a whole (53.8%). Nearly one in five owners (19.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Ballentine Place is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1963 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1965 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1965 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1967 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Ballentine Place is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Ballentine Place has older homes than at least four in five Norfolk neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,023 | $946 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,123 | $1,093 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,138 | $1,203 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,261 | $1,451 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$238 | +$505 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Ballentine Place runs $1,261 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $238 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ballentine Place
Bachelor's degrees in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 23.9% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 25.4% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 29.5% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 32.4% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Ballentine Place: 17.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Norfolk neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.8% | 84.9% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.5% | 88.8% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 90.8% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +5.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Ballentine Place never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Ballentine Place has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Norfolk neighborhood.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ballentine Place
| Period | Ballentine Place | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 11.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Ballentine Place is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ballentine Place compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballentine Place | 2.62 | 37.2 | 15.1% | 45.0% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,261 | 17.7% | 78.9% | 5.6% |
| Fairmont Park | 2.61 | 39.6 | 21.1% | 45.1% | 14.4% | 1959 | $1,373 | 19.2% | 86.3% | 7.3% |
| Lindenwood | 2.41 | 34.8 | 19.1% | 56.9% | 16.9% | 1955 | $1,217 | 25.9% | 86.2% | 4.5% |
| Central Brambleton | 2.78 | 29.2 | 27.8% | 74.6% | 17.4% | 1986 | $763 | 29.7% | 88.2% | 22.0% |
| Park Place | 2.26 | 35.4 | 16.6% | 58.5% | 12.5% | 1951 | $1,332 | 33.0% | 90.3% | 5.0% |
| Colonial Place Riverview | 1.82 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 43.8% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,627 | 68.5% | 94.9% | 9.0% |
| Ghent Square | 1.68 | 37.7 | 3.9% | 67.5% | 7.8% | 1975 | $1,724 | 71.7% | 99.1% | 1.7% |
| Downtown Norfolk | 1.78 | 33.4 | 17.9% | 81.2% | 7.8% | 1971 | $1,362 | 49.8% | 92.1% | 5.5% |
| Ghent | 1.73 | 39.5 | 2.4% | 63.4% | 6.1% | 1947 | $1,397 | 64.5% | 98.6% | 5.8% |
| Highland Park | 2.32 | 23.6 | 4.0% | 80.0% | 20.0% | 1997 | $1,543 | 42.8% | 96.6% | 4.2% |
| Suburban Acres | 2.14 | 46.7 | 20.8% | 68.1% | 5.2% | 1964 | $1,182 | 33.3% | 84.5% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ballentine Place. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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