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Virginia Beach, Virginia

       
Total population 435,619 Average January/July temperatures 36.8° / 76.6°
Median home price $ 249,500 Annual Precipitation 40.43 in. /yr.
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Virginia Beach, Virginia

This seaside town is primarily residential.

Cultural Attractions
The Chrysler Museum of Art features a renowned and extensive collection.
Economy
This city’s economy relies partly on tourism.
Fun Fact
Fort Story, the Army’s Transportation Corps, is located in Virginia Beach.
Geography
Virginia Beach is on the Atlantic Ocean, just east of Norfolk.
Recreation
Kayaking, jet skiing, and fishing are a few of the activities available in this coastal town.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 45.78 ° / 27.84 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.1 ° / 67.14 °
Precipitation (?) 40.43 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 196
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 88
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 249,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $59983.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $48712
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.75 %
State sales tax (?) 5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 10.830 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 12
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 18
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 7
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 116
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 8
Number of libraries within the county (?) 18
Number of museums within the county (?) 12
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 2
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 435,619
Population density (?) 1,793 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 73.3% growth
Population over 55 (?) 88,533 people
Education (?) 32 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 15
Number of clinics within the county (?) 46
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 47
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