Locations within the 757 Q&A

IS CHESAPEAKE, VA A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE?

Yes, Chesapeake is a great place to live if you are looking for:

  • Good schools for your kids

  • Access to outdoor activities

  • A suburban environment

  • Easy traffic access to bigger job markets in the Hampton Roads areas

  • A family friendly neighborhood

WHAT ARE THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN VIRGINIA BEACH FOR FAMILIES?

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” And While there are many great neighborhoods in Virginia Beach the following tend to stick out more than most based on overall quality of life:

  • Great Neck

  • Kempsville

  • Red Mill

  • Little Neck/Kings Grant

  • Sandbridge

  • Alanton

  • Christopher Farms


IS NORFOLK SAFE?

When it comes to these types of questions, I always advise consumers do their own studies on the cities they are considering moving to using that cities respective public records in regards to crime etc. This does not just pertain to the city of Norfolk but to any and all cities you are considering moving to. The more info you have on your potential destination the better.

WHAT IS THE COST OF LIVING IN HAMPTON ROADS?
Hampton Roads is generally a lot more affordable than other major U.S. metropolitan areas. Currently as of 2024, the overall cost of living is 5% lower than the national average.

WHAT ARE THE BEST AREAS NEAR NAVAL STATION NORFOLK?

Top Neighborhoods in close proximity to Norfolk Naval station include:

  • Sewell’s Point

  • Ghent

  • Larchmont

  • Colonial Place/Riverview

  • East Beach Ocean view

  • Kempsville Virginia Beach area

  • Pembroke/Town Center Virginia Beach area

  • Portsmouth


WHERE DO MILITARY FAMILIES LIVE IN HAMPTON ROADS?

Families serving the military generally tend to choose homes based on close proximity to their respective bases, school quality, housing costs, and the overall vibe of the community.