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East Ocean View

Virginia · Norfolk · 9,009 residents · 1.159 sq mi
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The short version

East Ocean View has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $489,413. Households here earn about 30% more than the Norfolk median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up East Ocean View; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,009
Population density
7,773 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,019
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,961
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$489,413
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,455
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.7%
56.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(5,990)
Black17.9%(1,613)
Hispanic / Latino10%(898)
Asian1.6%(141)
Other4.1%(367)
Diversity Score64.3%(5,789)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(5,990)
Black17.9%(1,613)
Hispanic / Latino10%(898)
Asian1.6%(141)
Other4.1%(367)
Diversity Score64.3%(5,789)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
10.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 8,543
Rancho West
Pop 9,552
Midtown
Pop 9,904
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Pop 9,951
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia?

East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia has about 9,009 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia?

The typical household in East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia earns about $86,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia expensive?

In East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia, the median home is worth about $489,413, and the typical rent is about $1,455 a month.

How educated are people in East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia?

About 11.4% of people in East Ocean View, Norfolk, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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