Who moves to Norfolk, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Norfolk city, VA, home of Norfolk, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 18,835from other US counties
- Moved out
- 21,144to other US counties
- Net
- −2,309more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 537tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 4,175 |
| Chesapeake city, VA (Chesapeake) | 1,839 |
| Portsmouth city, VA (Portsmouth) | 863 |
| Hampton city, VA (Hampton) | 557 |
| Newport News city, VA (Newport News) | 472 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 403 |
| Suffolk city, VA (Suffolk) | 380 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 253 |
| Escambia County, FL | 210 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 179 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 152 |
| Berkeley County, SC | 132 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach city, VA (Virginia Beach) | 4,324 |
| Chesapeake city, VA (Chesapeake) | 2,251 |
| Portsmouth city, VA (Portsmouth) | 1,041 |
| Hampton city, VA (Hampton) | 645 |
| Suffolk city, VA (Suffolk) | 601 |
| Newport News city, VA (Newport News) | 503 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 476 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 288 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 197 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 190 |
| Richmond city, VA (Richmond) | 178 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 153 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 9,707 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Virginia and 9,128 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 403 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 253 |
| Escambia County, FL | 210 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 179 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 152 |
| Berkeley County, SC | 132 |
| Lake County, IL (Waukegan) | 129 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 114 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 476 |
| Duval County, FL (Jacksonville) | 288 |
| Fairfax County, VA (Reston) | 197 |
| Honolulu County, HI (Honolulu) | 190 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 153 |
| Sussex County, DE | 138 |
| Onslow County, NC | 132 |
| Escambia County, FL | 121 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Norfolk come from?
Most people moving into Norfolk city, VA come from nearby counties, led by Virginia Beach city, VA (4,175 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is San Diego County, CA.
Where do people leaving Norfolk move to?
The top destination is Virginia Beach city, VA (4,324 people). Farther away, the most popular is San Diego County, CA.
Are more people moving to Norfolk or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 18,835 people moved into Norfolk city, VA from elsewhere in the US and 21,144 moved out, a net loss of 2,309 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Norfolk with any city it trades people with, like Norfolk vs San Diego, Norfolk vs Jacksonville, Norfolk vs Reston, Norfolk vs Honolulu.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Norfolk.