What BestPlaces Users Say about Norfolk
Norfolk, Virginia is a lively city situated on the waterfront of the Chesapeake Bay. With a population of around 250,000, it offers a mix of urban and suburban living, along with a rich history and diverse culture. This city is home to the largest naval base in the world, which brings a strong military presence and a unique dynamic to the community. We will now take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net to get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Norfolk.
According to user "Michelle" on BestPlaces.net, Norfolk offers "a great mix of city amenities and a laid-back beach lifestyle." She notes that there are plenty of job opportunities in the area, and the cost of living is reasonable compared to other cities. However, she does mention that the traffic can be frustrating at times.
Another user, "John," praises the city's "vibrant arts scene" and "beautiful parks and gardens." He also highlights the variety of restaurants and nightlife options in Norfolk. However, he does mention that the summers can be hot and humid, which may not be ideal for everyone.
In contrast, user "Maggie" has a more negative experience living in Norfolk. She states that the city has "high crime rates" and a "lack of good public schools." She also mentions that the cost of living has increased in recent years, making it difficult for some residents to afford housing.
On the other hand, user "Eric" has a different perspective, stating that Norfolk is "a great place for families." He mentions the family-friendly events and activities, as well as the strong sense of community. However, he does note that the job market could be better, and it can be challenging to find employment in certain industries.
In summary, user reviews on BestPlaces.net show that Norfolk, Virginia offers a mix of positive and negative experiences for its residents. The city's diverse culture, affordable cost of living, and proximity to the beach are praised by some, while others mention concerns about crime rates and limited job opportunities. Ultimately, each person's experience living in Norfolk may vary, but one thing is clear – this city has a lot to offer to those looking for a unique and vibrant place to call home.
based on 41 ReviewsGet to know Norfolk with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Norfolk
Overall a great place to live! - 1/19/2007
We relocated to Norfolk/Virginia Beach about 2 years ago from NY (originally from the Pacific NW) and we have found Norfolk to be very pleasant, in many ways! The cost of living is WONDERFUL! Gas is cheap, even dining out and grocery shopping are economical, compared to other places we've lived. There is lots to do too and the weather is wonderful! You can head downtown for dining and great shopping, or head to the beach for some fun in the sun, or head north to visit Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, etc. Some complain about traffic, but after living in NY, I will never complain about the traffic! My only complaint would be as a mother; it seems a lot of people choose to put their children in private schools due to below average public
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Unless you're working in D.C., I'd think twice abo - 8/15/2006
Norfolk is an old city, and the apartments are from the 40's-60's. This means bad plumbing, very few dishwashers available, outdated eletrcial not capable of handling much (and badly-placed outlets as well), bad cellphone reception indoors, and the cost of everything is rising, rising, rising...then there's the general pet policy: none allowed. Some apartment complexes have no amenities whatsoever except off-street parking.
On-site laundry facilities will leave you wanting as well, because of the pipe issue and the cost of water--you will be strongly encouraged to do your loads elsewhere.
If you want convienience and modernity, you'd be better off looking at Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Pets are allowed, but it'll cost you plenty on top of already exhorbitant rents for the area.
City councils here are extracting ungodly sums of money in the form of property taxes (both personal and real property) to make up for budget shortfalls and the
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Henmom - 7/13/2006
My husband and I are CT residents in our late 50's thinking of semi retiring and relocating to Norfolk. We are looking for a cultural rich area with better winter weather than CT. Any comments from anyone would be
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Hampton roads bridge tunnel - 6/19/2006
The roads around this area are very bad. With summer coming on there will be a daily backup at the tunnels. It takes about 45 min to 1 hour to get through the Hampton roads bridge
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Nice town, we call it Lil Baltimore - 6/12/2006
Norfolk is a charming town with a splended waterfront, world class museums, restaurants and entertainment on a quaint harbor very similar to Baltimore. Norfolk has a splended variety of housing, beautiful victorian homes downtown, and brownstones. There are bungalows and colonial revivals uptown along Granby Street and Little Creek Road. All the major roads are tree lined and look like english villages. There's a bit of sprawl around Tidewater Drive and Military Highway but not a bad place to buy a new/used car or do some big box shopping. You hardly notice the Navy and the Military presence unless you travel on the half dozen or so bridges, where you can see Aircraft carriers and Freight Ships. Norfolk is surrounded by six other post-war suburbs that look alike but Norfolk is the only city with history and
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Homebase - 3/16/2006
Nice place to live with good credit and if you don't mind so much goverment establishment. Best place in the world to be
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