{"id":78475,"date":"2022-09-26T15:49:06","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T22:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=78475"},"modified":"2023-06-16T11:56:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T18:56:57","slug":"fastest-growing-cities-in-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/fastest-growing-cities-in-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Fastest-Growing Cities in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referred to as &#8220;The Mother of States\u201d because it was one of the first states to be settled, Virginia is best known for its oysters, the Appalachian Trail, and the number of presidents that have come from the area. There are around 8.65 million people that call this state home spread across cities like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17149\/VA\/Richmond\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richmond<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/21282\/VA\/Arlington\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arlington<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14757\/VA\/Norfolk\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norfolk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you are considering moving to Virginia, but don\u2019t know what cities to consider, take a look at this list. We\u2019ve ranked the fastest-growing cities in Virginia which saw the largest population increase from 2017 to 2021. From Chesapeake to Newport News, read on to see what cities made the list. One of these might just be your next home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1.jpg\" alt=\"A chapel\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Suffolk, VA\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median sale price: $352,625<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,095<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19336\/VA\/Suffolk\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffolk, VA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19336\/VA\/Suffolk\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffolk, VA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fastest-growing city in Virginia is Suffolk which is deemed the &#8220;Peanut Capital of the World&#8221; for its large peanut processing center. The Suffolk Peanut Festival is also the city&#8217;s biggest annual event. Suffolk currently has a population of around 96,200, which is an increase of 7% from 2017.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s no surprise that many people are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/VA\/Suffolk\/6\/19336\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving to Suffolk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as there are many wonderful parks like Bennett&#8217;s Creek Park &amp; Boat, Lake Meade Park, and Sleepy Hole Park. While in the city, locals can also find a bustling arts and entertainment scene with museums such as the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum and entertainment venues including the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. There are also a number of delicious restaurants to fill you up such as Cazadores, The Plaid Turnip, and The General Public.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Chesapeake, VA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median sale price: $373,890<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,535<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4144\/VA\/Chesapeake\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chesapeake, VA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/4144\/VA\/Chesapeake\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chesapeake, VA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chesapeake, VA is known for its abundant seafood, particularly oysters, It takes the number two spot on our list of the fastest growing cities in Virginia. Chesapeake saw a 5% increase in population to its current population of nearly 251,300.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a handful of great things to do while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/VA\/Chesapeake\/6\/4144\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Chesapeake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as enjoying a picnic at Chesapeake City Park, Oak Grove Lake Park, and Indian River Park or grabbing a bite to eat at Cutlass Grille, Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant, and El Loro Mexican Restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Portsmouth, VA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median sale price: $241,689<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,075<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16406\/VA\/Portsmouth\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portsmouth, VA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16406\/VA\/Portsmouth\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portsmouth, VA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portsmouth, VA is well known as a historic seaport town. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. The town is also known for its maritime history and shipbuilding industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to grab a bite to eat at a local favorite, check out The Bier Garden, Fish &amp; Slips Marina Raw Bar &amp; Grill, and Yoolks On Us. Afterwards, you can stroll through one of the many parks like Portsmouth City Park and Paradise Creek Nature Park. Lastly, be sure to get tickets to a show at Venue 757. There is something for everyone <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/VA\/Portsmouth\/6\/16406\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Portsmouth.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The population is around 97,850, a 3% increase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Virginia landscape\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Collage-Maker-26-Sep-2022-06.47-PM-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Newport News, VA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median sale price: $253,600<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,425<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14497\/VA\/Newport-News\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newport News, VA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14497\/VA\/Newport-News\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newport News, VA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A historic city located in southeastern Virginia, Newport News, VA, is the site of the first successful powered flight and as well as for its shipbuilding and coal industries. Newport News makes number four on our list. The city&#8217;s current population is around 184,600, which is a 3% increase since 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of fun activities while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/VA\/Newport-News\/6\/14497\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Newport News<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from reading a book at Newport News Park, Riverview Farm Park, and King-Lincoln Park to grabbing a bite to eat at Fin Seafood, Second Street American Bistro, and Cove Bistro. If you love the arts and entertainment scene, be sure to check out The Mariners&#8217; Museum and Park, Virginia Living Museum, Army Transportation Museum, and Ferguson Center for the Arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Hampton, VA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median sale price: $255,000<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,674<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8900\/VA\/Hampton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hampton, VA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/8900\/VA\/Hampton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hampton, VA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/VA\/Hampton\/6\/8900\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving to Hampton<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? The city is best known for being the home of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, as well as for its historical significance. The city is also known for its beautiful beaches, which attract tourists from all over the world. It is the fifth fastest-growing city in Virginia. Hampton saw a 2% increase in population since 2017 and currently has around 137,750 residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering, what is there to do in Hampton? Be sure to make time for these activities: playing sports at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Buckroe Beach Park, and Gosnold&#8217;s House Park, visiting the Virginia Air &amp; Space Science Center and Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe, watching a show at The American Theatre, or eating delicious food at Surf Rider Restaurant, Brown Chicken Brown Cow, and Tommy&#8217;s Restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Virginia Beach, VA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median sale price: $340,000<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,574<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20418\/VA\/Virginia-Beach\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Beach, VA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20418\/VA\/Virginia-Beach\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Beach, VA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the last spot on our list is Virginia Beach, VA which is well known for its sandy beaches, boardwalk, and oceanfront hotels. It is also a popular destination for fishing, boating, and sailing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many wonderful things to do while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/VA\/Virginia-Beach\/6\/20418\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in Virginia Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as trying delicious food at Tautog&#8217;s Restaurant, Waterman&#8217;s Surfside Grille, and Chix on the Beach. You can also check out a museum such as the Military Aviation Museum or watch a show at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Beach currently has a population of around 457,700, which is a 2% increase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Methodology: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Population growth was calculated over a 5-year span (2017 vs. 2021). Only cities with a population of over 50,000 were used, as anything smaller is considered a town. Population data sourced from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Median home sale price data from the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during August 2022. Average rental data from <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during August 2022. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out a list of the fastest-growing cities in Virginia. From Virginia Beach to Suffolk, these are the cities where people are moving to.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":672,"featured_media":78477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2656],"tags":[3849,14615,559],"coauthors":[34802],"class_list":["post-78475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-insights","tag-local","tag-millennial","tag-moving"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.7 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top 6 Fastest-Growing Cities in Virginia | Redfin<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to know the fastest-growing cities in Virginia? 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