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Virginia Beach city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Virginia Beach city has 453,737 residents, down 1.3% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 16,321 households moved in and 17,276 moved out (-955 net), while a net $82.6M of income left. Median household income is $92,968, the median home $382,500 and median rent $1,714 a month.
In Virginia: 105th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 116th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 30th of 133 counties for median household income · 29th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Virginia Beach city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk city, VA | 2,578 | $141.8M |
| Chesapeake city, VA | 1,928 | $118.1M |
| San Diego County, CA | 440 | $31.4M |
| Portsmouth city, VA | 424 | $18.4M |
| Hampton city, VA | 336 | $14.8M |
| Newport News city, VA | 293 | $14.3M |
| Suffolk city, VA | 284 | $17.0M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 223 | $34.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Virginia Beach city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk city, VA | 2,544 | $147.9M |
| Chesapeake city, VA | 2,342 | $149.2M |
| Suffolk city, VA | 483 | $31.0M |
| Portsmouth city, VA | 459 | $19.9M |
| San Diego County, CA | 365 | $21.7M |
| Hampton city, VA | 328 | $16.3M |
| Newport News city, VA | 261 | $13.0M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 241 | $21.6M |
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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.