Virginia Beach city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor Force
255,324
Employed
223,094
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
12.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.3%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home12.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.7%
Government37.4%
Self-Employed4.4%
Virginia Beach city, VA has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 255,324 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 12.7% of workers work from home. 84.7% of workers are in the private sector.