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#9 Best-Run City in the US
Oct 6, 2025
MSN
No. 5 Safest City in the United States
Sep 4, 2025
SmartAsset
No. 9 Best-Run City in America
Jun 17, 2025
WalletHub
Virginia Beach ranked 8th hardest-working city in the nation
Feb 25, 2025
WalletHub
Virginia Beach No. 4 Best Place to Live in Virginia
Nov 19, 2024
The Tech Edvocate
Virginia Beach one of the Top 5 Most Neighborly Cities in America
Sep 30, 2024
Neighbor.com
Virginia Beach #16 with the longest life expectancy in Virginia
Sep 30, 2024
WSLC NBC
Virginia Beach #9 most in-demand U.S. travel destination for summer 2024
Aug 17, 2024
HomeToGo
Virginia Beach is the travel hidden gem for lovers only
Aug 15, 2024
Travel Noire
Virginia #11 state to live in
Aug 15, 2024
WalletHub
Virginia Beach #1 Best Place to Live on the East Coast in 2024-2025
Aug 15, 2024
U.S. News
Virginia #15 Happiest Place in America
Jul 16, 2024
MSN
Virginia Top State for Business in 2024
Jul 12, 2024
CNBC
No. 22 Best-Run City in America
Jun 18, 2024
WalletHub
Region ranked 5 on the Best Cities for Veterans to Live
Jun 14, 2024
Veterans United Home Loans
Virginia Beach ranks 8 on list of best U.S. cities
May 31, 2024
U.S. News and World Report
Virginia Beach ranked No. 5 on the list of Best Cities for Veterans to Live in 2024
May 21, 2024
Veterans United Home Loans
Virginia Beach ranked as the city with the best sleep environment in the United States
Apr 18, 2024
Forbes Health
Best Cities for Work/Life Balance (No. 15)
Mar 14, 2024
CoworkingCafe
7th Best Place to retire in Virginia
Mar 2, 2024
The Tech Edvocate
Virginia Beach ranked 4th hardest working city in the nation
Feb 20, 2024
WalletHub
Virginia Beach is named a top city for the 'new normal' corporate office
Feb 13, 2024
The Boyd Co.
Virginia Ranked Best State for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Jan 10, 2024
Stacker
Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US (#30)
Dec 29, 2023
U.S. News
#22 for Happiest Americans
Dec 26, 2023
SmartAsset
Most Caring Cities in America 2024
Dec 11, 2023
WalletHub
Virginia Beach elementary, middle school ranked No. 1 in Commonwealth
Dec 4, 2023
The U.S. News & World Report
Top 20 Safest Cities in US
Dec 1, 2023
Scholaroo
Virginia Beach ranks #3 for best cities to live after service (2024)
Nov 9, 2023
Apartment List Research Team
#5 Best Large City for Veterans to Live
Nov 1, 2023
WalletHub
Virginia is the 4th best state in the country for Black business owners & entrepreneurs
Oct 24, 2023
Merchant Maverick
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation was named the 2023 National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management
Oct 12, 2023
American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
#9 Best Boardwalk
Sep 1, 2023
The Travel
Virginia Beach ranked #9th Best City for Breathing
Jul 27, 2023
Forbes Health
Virginia Beach #15 for first-time homeowners
Jul 18, 2023
WalletHub
Virginia Beach #30 for best places to live
May 19, 2023
U.S. News & World Report
4th Hardest-Working City in America
Feb 22, 2023
WalletHub
One of the safest cities in America
Jan 25, 2023
Money Geek
Virginia is one of the best states to drive in
Jan 18, 2023
WalletHub
Virginia Beach ranked as a top winter fishing destination for 2023
Jan 6, 2023
Fishing Booker
One of the 23 Best Places to go in the US in 2023
Nov 29, 2022
CN Traveler
Virginia Beach is #12 tech hub city
Nov 16, 2022
Calgary.com
Virginia Beach in 2nd place in the Digital Cities Survey
Nov 10, 2022
Government Technology
#2 Trending Holiday Destination
Nov 10, 2022
Vacasa.com
Virginia Ranked the Top State for Business Climate
Nov 9, 2022
Site Selection Magazine
9th Best Boardwalk in America
Nov 9, 2022
The Travel
One of the Top 10 Safest, Large Cities in the U.S.
Oct 27, 2022
Far & Wide
Virginia Beach is number two on a national list of best cities for raising a family
Oct 21, 2022
Storage Cafe
Virginia Beach is the 18th Safest City in the U.S.
Oct 13, 2022
WalletHub
Virginia Beach on the top 10 surf destination list
Oct 4, 2022
Florida Today
Virginia Beach is the most desirable city in the U.S.
Oct 4, 2022
TheStreet
Virginia Beach tops list of most desirable cities
Sep 21, 2022
Clever Real Estate's Home Bay
11th Best-Run City in America
Jun 29, 2022
WalletHub
3rd Hardest Working City in America
Jun 29, 2022
WalletHub
Virginia Beach is one of the Best Places for Outdoor Enthusiasts to Live and Work
Jun 9, 2022
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