2026 Compare Cities People:
Santa Rosa, CA vs Norfolk, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Norfolk is 0% more densely populated than Santa Rosa.
- People are 20.0% less likely to be married in Norfolk.
- The Median Age is 9.1 years younger in Norfolk.
 Santa Rosa, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock238,556329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.938.4
 space3
 Population - 2010175,221  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock234,403285,036,114
 Population - 1990113,313  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now54.1%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock4,477.793.4
 Land Area42.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock43.1264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Santa Rosa, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Santa Rosa, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 White53.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock40.1%12.2%
 Asian5.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.6%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Santa Rosa, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Married Population48.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.2%50.2%
 Never Married33.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households67,662  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock52,09680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households25,442  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Santa Rosa    43 Reviews

I was born and raised here. Santa Rosa used to be a great city great location great weather but now it is overcrowded and crime is off the charts and housing is crazy  More

   |    Reply

I've lived her over 20 years and it's a pretty nice place. The main vibe is you feel safe doing this day or night. Most of the neighborhoods are well taken care of, they  More

   |    Reply

Terrible city that's hurting for money. After going on a long hiatus from enforcing traffic laws, they've recently turned their highways into an ATM machine/cash cow by  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Santa Rosa

Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

   |    Reply

Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Norfolk


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.