Suffolk, Virginia
About Suffolk
Set in the southeastern part of Virginia, Suffolk is a mid-size city, home to 103,105 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 8th largest city in Virginia.
Suffolk holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 399.17 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 258 residents per square mile.
📰 Suffolk News Today
- David Eli Ewell Obituary (2026) - Suffolk, VA - R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown Suffolk Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Motorcyclist flown from hospital after serious Suffolk crash WAVY.com · Aug 12
- Editorial: Groundwater report poses alarming, urgent questions for officials - The Virginian-Pilot The Virginian-Pilot · Aug 15
- Victoria "Vykki" Carr Harrell Obituary | RW Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory | Suffolk, VA Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Basketball On Demand Games - Lakeland High School - Suffolk, VA NFHS Network · Aug 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Suffolk Unique
- A top-25 city in Virginia by population (#8 of 227 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Suffolk — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Unusually large footprint: 399.17 sq mi of land — bigger than many US counties' seats.
- Positioned in southeastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Suffolk
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Suffolk
- Al Forno Pizzeria — pizza
- All About Fish — seafood
- Amici's — italian
- Applebee's — american
- Cazzadores — mexican
- China Moon — chinese
- Danny's Downtown Dogs — american
- El Korita Restaurante Mexicano — mexican
- Gormet Burger Bistro — burger
- Harper's Table — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Riddicks Folly Museum · Museum
- Red Thread Studio · Art gallery
- Suffolk Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Suffolk
- Cypress Park and Pool reviews ★
- Lake Kennedy Park reviews ★
- Colburn Park reviews ★
- Constant's Wharf Park reviews ★
- Downtown Festival Park reviews ★
- Ida Easter Park reviews ★
- Joyner Park reviews ★
- Lake Meade Park reviews ★
- Lakeside Tot Lot reviews ★
- Mary Estes Playground reviews ★
- Peanut Park reviews ★
- Planters Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Suffolk
- Booker T. Washington Elementary
- Elephant's Fork Elementary
- Florence Bowser Elementary
- Forest Glen Middle
- John F. Kennedy Middle
- John Yeates Middle
- Kilby Shores Elementary
- Lakeland High
- Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
- Nansemond Parkway Elementary
- Nansemond River High
- Northern Shores Elementary
- Oakland Elementary
- Southwestern Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Sentara Obici Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.