Datacenter Sites in Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk has 65 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 52.6/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,700 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
At a glance
Suffolk, Virginia has 65 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 52.6/100 DC Readiness, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 52.2. It ranks 21st of 122 Virginia counties by number of sites and 54th by average score. The top-scoring site is SUFFOLK at 66.5/100.
Site-selection context for Suffolk
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
How does Suffolk compare with other counties in Virginia?
By number of scored sites, Suffolk ranks 21st of the 122 Virginia counties with a county page, holding 1.1% of the state's 5,871 sites. Its average DC Readiness of 52.6/100 ranks 54th in the state and is roughly in line with the national average of 53.0. Nationally it has the 567th-largest site inventory of 2,964 counties with five or more sites. 0 sites score 70 or higher and 4 score 55 or higher.
What types of datacenter sites are in Suffolk?
Shovel-Ready sites are the most common (59, 91% of the county's inventory), followed by substation-adjacent (4) and former mine (1). Site type reflects how the parcel was identified — next to a substation, on a former mine or brownfield, on industrial or federal excess land — and is scored on the same 14 factors either way.
What are power cost, hazard, water and fiber conditions in Suffolk?
Industrial electricity averages 4.19¢/kWh and commercial 4.81¢/kWh. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county "Relatively Moderate" (30). WRI water stress is low. 5 fiber providers report service in the county. The climate runs 1,300 cooling degree days a year with a mean temperature of 55°F. Land is valued around $4,816 an acre.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Suffolk
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUFFOLK | Substation-Adjacent | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 66.5 |
| KINGS FORK | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.2 |
| OAK RIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.0 |
| MYRTLE | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.3 |
| EC Coal Suffolk city | Greenfield | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 54.5 |
| Bridgeway Technology Center III | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.5 |
| The Woodley Office Building | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.5 |
| Bridgeway Technology Center I | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.5 |
| Atlantic Gateway Logistics Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.4 |
| 1965 Northgate Commerce Parkway | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.4 |
| 1996 Northgate Commerce Parkway | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.4 |
| 3803 Bridge Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.1 |
| 3893 - 3895 Bridge Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.1 |
| Shoulders Hill Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.1 |
| 110 Maya Way - Northgate Commerce Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 53.0 |
| Cedar Point Land | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.9 |
| 8848 Crittenden Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.9 |
| Port 460 Logistics Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.2 |
| 1700 N. Main Street | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.2 |
| 1137 Progress Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.2 |
| Suffolk Industrial Park - Building 6 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.0 |
| 1425 Pitchkettle Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.0 |
| 135 Philhower Drive | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.0 |
| Godwin Building | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.0 |
| Madison Building | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 52.0 |
Every scored site in Suffolk
All 65 sites, best first.
- SUFFOLK · 66.5
- KINGS FORK · 62.2
- OAK RIDGE · 62.0
- MYRTLE · 57.3
- EC Coal Suffolk city · 54.5
- The Woodley Office Building · 53.5
- Bridgeway Technology Center III · 53.5
- Bridgeway Technology Center I · 53.5
- 1996 Northgate Commerce Parkway · 53.4
- Atlantic Gateway Logistics Center · 53.4
- 1965 Northgate Commerce Parkway · 53.4
- 3893 - 3895 Bridge Road · 53.1
- 3803 Bridge Road · 53.1
- Shoulders Hill Road · 53.1
- 110 Maya Way - Northgate Commerce Park · 53.0
- Cedar Point Land · 52.9
- 8848 Crittenden Road · 52.9
- Port 460 Logistics Center · 52.2
- 1137 Progress Road · 52.2
- 1700 N. Main Street · 52.2
- Godwin Building · 52.0
- Coastal Logistics Center Phase II and III · 52.0
- Madison Building · 52.0
- Suffolk Industrial Park - Building 6 · 52.0
- 1425 Pitchkettle Road · 52.0
- 135 Philhower Drive · 52.0
- 1075 Old Somerton Road · 51.9
- Tower 112 · 51.9
- Port 460 Logistics Phase 1 - Building 1 · 51.8
- Westport Commerce Park · 51.8
- Port 460 Logistics Phase 1 - Building 2 · 51.8
- Coastal Logistics Center Phase II · 51.8
- 1005 Obici Industrial Boulevard · 51.8
- Port 460 Logistics Phase 1 - Building 3 · 51.8
- Suffolk Logistics Center · 51.8
- 414 Market St · 51.8
- Virginia Regional Commerce Park Building A · 51.8
- Port 460 Logistics Phase 1 - Building 4 · 51.8
- 271 Benton Rd · 51.7
- 280 Benton Road · 51.7
- Coastal Logistics Center · 51.7
- 708 West Constance Road · 51.7
- Godwin Commerce Park · 51.6
- Virginia Commerce Center Building 200 · 51.5
- Mine Site · 0255965f · 51.5
- Suffolk Industrial Park · 51.5
- Virginia Commerce Center Building 400 · 51.5
- 2882 Pruden Blvd · 51.5
- 520 Finney Ave · 51.5
- 1810 N Main - Obici Pl · 51.5
- 2333 & 2345 Pruden Blvd · 51.5
- Westport Commerce Park - Building 200 · 51.4
- VA Port Logistics Park - 1010 Centerpoint Drive · 51.3
- Virginia Commerce Center · 51.3
- Virginia Port Logistics Park - Lot 23 · 51.3
- Enterprise Center at VA Port Logistics Park · 51.3
- Meadow Country Road · 51.3
- 1420 Carolina Road · 51.1
- Holland Rd 33B*F*11A · 51.0
- 1350 Carolina Road · 51.0
- 1912 Holland Rd · 51.0
- VA Port Logistics Park - 1100 Enterprise Drive · 51.0
- Virginia Port Logistics Center - Commercial Outparcels · 50.9
- 0 Holland Rd · 50.9
- 3801 Holland Road · 50.7
Suffolk datacenter FAQ
How many datacenter sites are in Suffolk?
65 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 52.6/100 DC Readiness. That is the 21st-most of 122 Virginia counties with five or more sites.
What is the highest-scoring datacenter site in Suffolk?
SUFFOLK scores 66.5/100 DC Readiness, the highest of the 65 scored sites in Suffolk (a substation-adjacent site).
Does Suffolk offer datacenter tax incentives?
Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Suffolk?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Suffolk as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
What are industrial electricity rates in Suffolk?
Average industrial electricity is 4.19¢/kWh and commercial is 4.81¢/kWh in Suffolk.
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About this data
Source: GridCensus composite of HIFLD transmission and substation data, EIA, FEMA National Risk Index, FCC broadband data, PeeringDB and ISO interconnection queues, as published November 12, 2026 — GridCensus refreshes it monthly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “Datacenter candidate sites in Suffolk, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/datacenter-sites/virginia/suffolk (data as of November 12, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
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