22% of South Hampton Roads adults live in Norfolk, this represents 177,578 adult residents.
Norfolk Highlights
Norfolk is the center of South Hampton Roads’ business and financial district
It is home to the world’s largest naval base and the North American Headquarters for NATO (One third of the Navy’s 281 ships and 33 aircraft squadrons call Naval Station Norfolk home)
“The South’s #1 Big City to Live In” – Money Magazine
In the past five years, nearly $5 billion has been invested in commercial, residential and industrial development
Cultural attractions and sporting events within walking distance of downtown Norfolk draw in excess of 2 million residents and visitors annually, and 6 million people attend Festevents activities in Town Point Park
Norfolk recently opened its new $36 million cruise ship terminal, the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. Currently over 35 cruise ships are scheduled to sail from Norfolk with a passenger total of more than 90,000.
