What are the best neighborhoods in Virginia Beach, VA?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Broad Bay Colony, Rudee Heights, Thoroughgood, Cape Story by the Sea, Acredale. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Virginia Beach, VA
Eligible neighborhoods: 29
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Bay Colony | Virginia Beach City | #1 of 29 | 76.6 | 96.9 |
| Rudee Heights | Virginia Beach City | #2 of 29 | 72.5 | 93.7 |
| Thoroughgood | Virginia Beach City | #3 of 29 | 70.8 | 91.9 |
| Cape Story by the Sea | Virginia Beach City | #4 of 29 | 70.8 | 91.9 |
| Acredale | Virginia Beach City | #5 of 29 | 69.9 | 90.9 |
| Lynnhaven Shores | Virginia Beach City | #6 of 29 | 69.5 | 90.3 |
| Salem | Virginia Beach City | #7 of 29 | 69.3 | 90.0 |
| Princess Anne | Virginia Beach City | #8 of 29 | 69.0 | 89.7 |
| Croatan Beach | Virginia Beach City | #9 of 29 | 67.9 | 88.2 |
| Pembroke | Virginia Beach City | #10 of 29 | 66.8 | 86.3 |
| Kings Grant | Virginia Beach City | #11 of 29 | 66.5 | 85.9 |
| Great Neck | Virginia Beach City | #12 of 29 | 66.2 | 85.2 |
| Naval Air Station Oceana | Virginia Beach City | #13 of 29 | 64.5 | 82.5 |
| The North End | Virginia Beach City | #14 of 29 | 64.2 | 82.0 |
| Bay Colony | Virginia Beach City | #15 of 29 | 63.9 | 81.3 |
| Alanton | Virginia Beach City | #16 of 29 | 62.3 | 78.1 |
| Sandbridge | Virginia Beach City | #17 of 29 | 59.2 | 71.3 |
| Bayside | Virginia Beach City | #18 of 29 | 58.9 | 70.6 |
| Chesapeake Beach | Virginia Beach City | #19 of 29 | 58.6 | 69.9 |
| Mears Corner | Virginia Beach City | #20 of 29 | 58.4 | 69.6 |
| Green Run | Virginia Beach City | #21 of 29 | 57.4 | 67.1 |
| Linkhorn Park | Virginia Beach City | #22 of 29 | 57.2 | 66.8 |
| Kempsville | Virginia Beach City | #23 of 29 | 56.5 | 65.3 |
| Macons Corner | Virginia Beach City | #24 of 29 | 56.4 | 65.1 |
| Princess Anne Plaza | Virginia Beach City | #25 of 29 | 51.4 | 52.3 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Virginia Beach, VA
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Virginia Beach, VA?
Broad Bay Colony is currently #1 of 29 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 76.6.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Virginia Beach, VA?
29 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Virginia Beach, VA.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Virginia Beach, VA?
Acredale has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 71.4.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Virginia Beach, VA?
Bay Colony has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 11.7%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Virginia Beach, VA?
Broad Bay Colony currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 86.3.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Virginia Beach, VA?
Broad Bay Colony has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $226,621.
How are neighborhood rankings in Virginia Beach, VA calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Virginia Beach, Virginia
#1
Broad Bay Colony
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#2
Rudee Heights
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#3
Thoroughgood
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#4
Cape Story by the Sea
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#5
Acredale
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#6
Lynnhaven Shores
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#7
Salem
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#8
Princess Anne
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#9
Croatan Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#10
Pembroke
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#11
Kings Grant
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#12
Great Neck
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#13
Naval Air Station Oceana
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#14
The North End
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#15
Bay Colony
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#16
Alanton
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#17
Sandbridge
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#18
Bayside
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#19
Chesapeake Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#20
Mears Corner
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#21
Green Run
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#22
Linkhorn Park
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#23
Kempsville
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#24
Macons Corner
Virginia Beach, Virginia
#25
Princess Anne Plaza
Virginia Beach, Virginia