10 Best Places to Retire in Virginia

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8. Norfolk

Costs of living: 1.4 percent lower than US average

Median home value: $173,500

Violent crime rates: 64.8

Number of doctors per capita: 436

Norfolk, the second most populated city in Virginia, is best known as the largest Navy base in the world. It is also home to two NATO’s Strategic Command Headquarters. Despite army presence, Norfolk has one of the highest crime rates among listed places, which is the reason why it didn’t rank higher. In terms of other criteria, Norfolk received high marks – the number of doctors per capita is above the US average, while costs of living and home prices are slightly below the sum that the average American pays.

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