Market insights · Virginia
Suffolk city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Suffolk city has 104,699 residents, up 10.4% since 2020 (+1.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 4,366 households moved in and 3,740 moved out (+626 net), bringing in a net $45.1M of income. Median household income is $92,666, the median home $347,400 and median rent $1,563 a month.
In Virginia: 8th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 18th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 31st of 133 counties for median household income · 40th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Suffolk city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake city, VA | 634 | $42.1M |
| Portsmouth city, VA | 512 | $26.3M |
| Virginia Beach city, VA | 483 | $31.0M |
| Norfolk city, VA | 321 | $18.8M |
| Newport News city, VA | 185 | $10.4M |
| Isle of Wight County, VA | 183 | $16.6M |
| Hampton city, VA | 168 | $9.3M |
| San Diego County, CA | 65 | $4.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Suffolk city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake city, VA | 450 | $27.2M |
| Portsmouth city, VA | 398 | $18.7M |
| Virginia Beach city, VA | 284 | $17.0M |
| Norfolk city, VA | 229 | $11.2M |
| Isle of Wight County, VA | 195 | $13.7M |
| Newport News city, VA | 144 | $6.2M |
| Hampton city, VA | 126 | $5.4M |
| Southampton County, VA | 56 | $2.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.