Norfolk, VA Reviews

Norfolk, VA - 1/6/2011
Norfolk has a commitment to end homelessness, while at the same time they install benches isn public places which are designed so that no one can sleep on them.

As the natives say, "It's much better than it used to Read More

public school system - 12/29/2010
i love my neighborhood in norfolk, va. it is called riverview and situated in a low traffic area bordered by a large city park and zoo, a river and a major street. these "borders" protect it somewhat from outsiders and drive through traffic. it is tucked back away from neighboring areas having considerably more crime. norfolk is a city of many small neighborhoods, varying between "good" and "bad". this is definitely a GOOD one. i have never lived in an area consisting of so many friendly people. it is so easy to meet people here. it is old fashioned that way. when we moved here we were greeted with cookies, hellos, and an invite to a now friend's "garage bar". within a week i was invited to the neighborhood bookclub.

my only concern now is safety and the public school system. this was not a consideration when we moved here since we did not have children then. most of our neighbors have chosen montessori or private school. we also do not feel entirely comfortable with Read More

Cleaner streets, a challenge. - 5/4/2010
I have been a Norfolk resident for close to 50 years. I have worked and retired here.I like our city even with it's problems. It has afforded me a living, and many activities to engage in if I wish. A problem that I do see daily as I drive or walk in most neighborhoods is LITTER. I believe this is a social problem. I have seen people "literly" throw trash from car windows, or dump thier ashtray in a parking lot of some business. I also see yards that apparently no one cares how awful their trash affects the neighborhood. I realize their are exceptions; but it is obvious that some just don't get it. This is about personal pride in our city, and the health of it's citizens. Thanks  Read More

Straight up dump - 2/24/2010
Not only is norfolk filled to the brim and spilling out the sides with people on the workday, moving here is the worst thing a person can do to themselves. Everywhere you go is congested and dumpy, and there is no open space for miles. I feel like I'm living in a third world country with the crappy state of the roads and a bunch of construction junk sprawled out all over downtown. Traffic is the worst I've seen, and being from California that's saying a lot. I've never been so pissed off in my life at random idiots before I moved here. It seems like everyone is tired, stressed out and miserable. Don't come here unless you have Read More

rmoving to norfolk - 1/19/2010
Wanting to know the best places to live in Read More

Norfolk - 12/27/2009
Great town, inexpensive COL and close to great beaches. Four seasons are Read More

Norfolk: Life. Celebrated Daily. - 6/12/2009
Located in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk boasts a vibrant urban renaissance and takes pride in its military and American heritage. It has many miles of riverfront and bayfront property, and is linked with its neighbors through an extensive network of Interstate highways, bridges, tunnels, and bridge-tunnel complexes. A wonderful walking city, with a yearly average temperature of about 68 degrees, Norfolk is an appealing destination for visitors year-round to experience the city's diverse attractions, special events and festivities, cultural activities, waterside activities and eclectic dining. The Norfolk Tides, AAA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and the Norfolk Admirals, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, are based Read More

Norfolk still an old Southern town in many ways - 4/2/2009
I moved to Norfolk over six years ago from the rat race of Northern Virginia/DC area. When I first moved here the cost of living was reasonable particularily in the housing. Unfortunately, the housing prices have significantly jumped up and unlike Northern VA, the real estate tax rate is high considering the home stock is mostly of old homes. The city is terrible about real estate assessments. Homes are way over assessed sometimes as much 40% from what owners end up selling the home for! To make it worse, there is a large population of low economic households, crime is high, and public schools rank low compared to the rest of Read More

Norfolk Va. A nice place to live - 1/27/2009
With the crime rate having dropped, and the housing market not in to bad of a shape living here is getting much better. Job market is ok due to the very large military bases. With the addition of many new entertainment venues even the night life is better. Not even mentioning the boating, fishing, and colleges here. All in all I like Read More

Not as crappy as say, London. - 6/27/2008
This is for anonymous, Portland another crappy city? Foreigners!? I get the impression that you are from the UK, isn't that a foreign country? I've been to Portland and I found it charming, cost of living, the same as any other city with easy access to the ocean and mountain ranges as well. Get a grip Brit, you obviously have crap for Read More