Population 10,719 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bay View
Household size in Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.67 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.40 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.36 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Bay View are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.64 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 Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0 | 32.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 32.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 33.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +3.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bay View is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 15.5% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Bay View than nationally: 13.6%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Norfolk overall (15.5%). The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Bay View
Renters in Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.3% | 53.5% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 56.4% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.0% | 56.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 53.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Bay View than nationally: 43.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in Norfolk as a whole (53.8%). Among homeowners, 24.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Bay View than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Bay View has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Norfolk neighborhoods.
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 Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1963 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1965 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1965 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1967 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Bay View is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $945 | $946 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,070 | $1,093 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,236 | $1,203 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,334 | $1,451 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$389 | +$505 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bay View costs $1,334 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $389 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Bay View
Bachelor's degrees in Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 23.9% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 25.4% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 29.5% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 32.4% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bay View: 25.5% 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 7.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Bay View has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Norfolk neighborhoods.
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 Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 84.9% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 88.8% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 90.8% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bay View is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Norfolk. The share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Bay View
| Period | Bay View | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bay View runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Bay View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View | 2.36 | 36.4 | 13.6% | 43.5% | 5.9% | 1965 | $1,334 | 25.5% | 91.3% | 4.4% |
| West Ocean View | 2.01 | 41.4 | 12.0% | 57.4% | 11.5% | 1965 | $1,333 | 37.5% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
| Oakdale Farms | 2.72 | 35.0 | 24.4% | 41.1% | 17.4% | 1955 | $1,276 | 21.7% | 88.0% | 5.3% |
| Roosevelt Gardens Area | 2.40 | 40.1 | 11.2% | 29.1% | 8.0% | 1960 | $1,485 | 27.6% | 90.6% | 7.2% |
| Larrymore Lawns | 2.31 | 33.0 | 19.1% | 78.9% | 11.6% | 1974 | $1,394 | 24.5% | 95.3% | 2.7% |
| Suburban Acres | 2.14 | 46.7 | 20.8% | 68.1% | 5.2% | 1964 | $1,182 | 33.3% | 84.5% | 6.7% |
| East Ocean View | 2.03 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 52.2% | 16.0% | 1997 | $1,619 | 51.1% | 92.3% | 2.8% |
| North Meadow Brook | 2.61 | 32.0 | 13.3% | 65.4% | 4.4% | 1959 | $1,761 | 41.7% | 92.7% | 10.0% |
| Fairmont Park | 2.61 | 39.6 | 21.1% | 45.1% | 14.4% | 1959 | $1,373 | 19.2% | 86.3% | 7.3% |
| Colonial Place Riverview | 1.82 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 43.8% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,627 | 68.5% | 94.9% | 9.0% |
| Larchmont-Edgewater | 2.65 | 32.3 | 4.7% | 24.7% | 6.6% | 1956 | $2,109 | 79.2% | 97.8% | 2.1% |
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 Bay View. 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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