Population 5,042 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Meadow Brook
Household size in North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.67 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.59 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.40 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.36 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in North Meadow Brook average 2.61 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.80, 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 North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1 | 32.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.1 | 32.7 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.1 | 33.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.0 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +3.2 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.0, North Meadow Brook is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 25.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. North Meadow Brook is younger than at least four in five Norfolk neighborhoods.
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 North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 15.5% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in North Meadow Brook than nationally: 13.3%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Norfolk overall (15.5%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 North Meadow Brook
Renters in North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.1% | 53.5% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.6% | 56.4% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.2% | 56.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 53.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Meadow Brook rent: 65.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 55.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in North Meadow Brook are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 12.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. North Meadow Brook has the lowest vacancy rate of any Norfolk neighborhood.
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 North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1963 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1965 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1965 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1967 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −9 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
North Meadow Brook is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,057 | $946 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,144 | $1,093 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,317 | $1,203 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,761 | $1,451 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$704 | +$505 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in North Meadow Brook runs $1,761 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $704 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Few Norfolk neighborhoods have higher rents: only two of 21.
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 North Meadow Brook
Bachelor's degrees in North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9% | 23.9% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 29.5% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.7% | 32.4% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in North Meadow Brook (41.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 84.9% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 88.8% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 90.8% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +5.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Meadow Brook is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Compared with other Norfolk neighborhoods, North Meadow Brook has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 North Meadow Brook
| Period | North Meadow Brook | Norfolk | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Meadow Brook runs well above the national rate: 10.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Norfolk neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
North Meadow Brook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Meadow Brook | 2.61 | 32.0 | 13.3% | 65.4% | 4.4% | 1959 | $1,761 | 41.7% | 92.7% | 10.0% |
| Larchmont-Edgewater | 2.65 | 32.3 | 4.7% | 24.7% | 6.6% | 1956 | $2,109 | 79.2% | 97.8% | 2.1% |
| Suburban Acres | 2.14 | 46.7 | 20.8% | 68.1% | 5.2% | 1964 | $1,182 | 33.3% | 84.5% | 6.7% |
| Highland Park | 2.32 | 23.6 | 4.0% | 80.0% | 20.0% | 1997 | $1,543 | 42.8% | 96.6% | 4.2% |
| Lamberts Point | 2.46 | 21.3 | 5.9% | 73.8% | 6.8% | 1985 | $1,432 | 37.0% | 85.3% | 7.2% |
| Colonial Place Riverview | 1.82 | 40.6 | 7.1% | 43.8% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,627 | 68.5% | 94.9% | 9.0% |
| Oakdale Farms | 2.72 | 35.0 | 24.4% | 41.1% | 17.4% | 1955 | $1,276 | 21.7% | 88.0% | 5.3% |
| Park Place | 2.26 | 35.4 | 16.6% | 58.5% | 12.5% | 1951 | $1,332 | 33.0% | 90.3% | 5.0% |
| West Ocean View | 2.01 | 41.4 | 12.0% | 57.4% | 11.5% | 1965 | $1,333 | 37.5% | 91.5% | 2.7% |
| Bay View | 2.36 | 36.4 | 13.6% | 43.5% | 5.9% | 1965 | $1,334 | 25.5% | 91.3% | 4.4% |
| Ghent | 1.73 | 39.5 | 2.4% | 63.4% | 6.1% | 1947 | $1,397 | 64.5% | 98.6% | 5.8% |
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 North Meadow Brook. 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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