Suffolk is an independent city located in the South Hampton Roads area of eastern Virginia. By area, it is the largest of the Seven Cities of Hampton Roads, and the largest independent city in land-area in the entire Commonwealth.
Welcome to Suffolk, Virginia, a rare blend of town and country living, with historic roots reaching back nearly four centuries. Have fun in our revitalized downtown, a Main Street pulsing with exciting new places to shop and dine, and southern hospitality second to none. We're a city of pleasant villages with intriguing names like Chuckatuck, Driver, Holland and Whaleyville. Our 430 square miles make us Virginia's largest city, so you won't run out of things to do, sites to see and places to have a good time.
Suffolk is a dynamic merging of rural and suburban life, preserving nearly four centuries of history, a quaint downtown, prospering industries, unparalleled southern hospitality and thriving communities. Suffolk has evolved into a diverse city offering world-class employers, abundant home selections, quality healthcare, and exceptional schools.
Healthcare is crucial and the new $100 million Obici Memorial Hospital, Lakeview Medical Center and Bon Secours Health Center offer the latest advances in medical technology.
Education is a priority in Suffolk, which is home to 12 elementary schools, four middles schools, and two high schools. King's Fork High School, a state-of-the-art learning institution will open September 2004. Also available is Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, an accredited private day school for grades K-12. Paul D. Camp Community College and Tidewater Community College both offer continuing education classes for workforce development and Associate Degrees. Suffolk is conveniently located within driving distance of Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University, Hampton University, Virginia Wesleyan College, and Christopher Newport University.
As Virginia's largest city, offers miles of rich land with woods, lakes, rivers, and rolling terrain - not to mention wise development and the use of it - that make this area bountiful for residents and businesses alike. Our schools and parks, neighborhoods, health care facilities and utilities help create a successful community. In fact, some of the region's most prosperous companies already call Suffolk home. And the great potential for growth is attracting many new businesses and employees. This is a place full of pride. Full of promise. A place where progressive isn't just a description, it's an attitude. It's a place with vision. It's Suffolk, Virginia. You're welcome to join us.
Suffolk is a community rich in history and recreation, is dedicated to quality education, has a clean, safe environment and a strong economy, making it one of Hampton Roads' fastest growing, most attractive places to live and work.
In Suffolk, we are aggressively committed to education and training. We provide a well-rounded curriculum with twelve 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 degrees in the arts and sciences and certificates in law enforcement and data processing. Tidewater Community College offers associate degrees in 80 programs and on-site customized training program. There are also eleven degree-awarding colleges and universities throughout the Hampton Roads area. They include Old Dominion University (30 miles), with a center for entrepreneurship and private enterprise, and bachelors, masters and doctorate programs in numerous fields. Norfolk State University (25 miles) has nine schools offering seven associate, 40 bachelor and 15 masters degrees. And Virginia Wesleyan College (35 miles) offers 33 bachelor degree programs and pre-studies in law, medicine and theology. Virginia Wesleyan College also offers L.A.M.P., a management program for business.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $250,200
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 82,302. Suffolk covers 400.00 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level. Area code: 757
Weather
Suffolk, VA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 30.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Suffolk is 48.71 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 5.49 Inches.
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