How Does Norfolk, VA Spend Tax Money?
Norfolk, VA spends $50,880 per resident, with total expenditures of $12.1B. Top spending categories: Education ($19,019/person), Police ($1,718/person), Parks & Recreation ($1,601/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (46/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $12.1B |
| Per Capita Spending | $50,880 |
| Total Revenue | $17.4B |
| Total Debt | $324.7M |
| Population | 236,973 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 46/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$19,019/person
Police$1,718/person
Parks & Recreation$1,601/person
Highways & Roads$1,186/person
Fire Protection$832/person
Health$519/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.