About Norfolk, VA
Norfolk is an independent city with in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is the states second largest city. It has a population of around 235,000 people with an average household income of about $37,000. Major attractions include the Virginia Zoological Park and the Norfolk Botanical gardens. Among the biggest companies in Norfolk are Smithfield Foods and the Dollar Tree. The biggest schools here include Old Dominion College and Eastern Virginia Medical School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Norfolk is the Harrison Opera House. Famous people from Norfolk include Bruce Smith, John Wesley Shipp, Tim Reid, Ben Watson and Bob Saget.