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Suffolk Real Estate and Homes
General Info
There are big things in store for Suffolk, one of Hampton Roads' fastest-growing communities and an attractive place to live and work. Suffolk has a strong economy and safe environment. The community is dedicated to quality education, and is rich in history and recreation.
When the cities of Suffolk and Nansemond merged in 1974, Suffolk grew overnight from a small town of two square miles to the state's largest city of 430 square miles -- half the size of Rhode Island. And the region's population is projected to more than double over the next 20 years. That growth is also seen in increasing income levels.
Education
Suffolk provides a well-rounded curriculum, with 12 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. There are two community colleges serving Suffolk. Paul D. Camp offers occupational, technical and college transfer tracks, with associate's degrees in the arts and sciences, and certificates in law enforcement and data processing. Tidewater Community College offers associate's degrees in 80 programs as well as customized training programs.
There are also 11 colleges and universities throughout the Hampton Roads area, including:
- Norfolk State University (25 miles away), with nine schools offering seven associate's, 40 bachelor's and 15 master's degrees.
- Old Dominion University (30 miles away), featuring a center for entrepreneurship and private enterprise, and degree programs in numerous fields
- Virginia Wesleyan College (35 miles away), offering 33 bachelor's degree programs and pre-studies in law, medicine and theology. Virginia Wesleyan College also offers L.A.M.P., a management program for business.
Location
Suffolk is close to most military installations. It is located:
- 15 minutes from downtown Norfolk
- 20 minutes from Norfolk International Airport
- 30 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean
