Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake is a large city in Virginia with a population of 251,153. Residents earn $94,189 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

251,153 Population 742/sq mi density

$94,189 Median Income $43,819 per capita

$359,100 Home Value $413,755 Zillow

$1,523 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

456 Violent Crime/100K 2,273 property/100K

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Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$94,189 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$359,100 home value, $1,523/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Bigfoot Sightings

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UFO Sightings

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Mines

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2 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Chesapeake, VA.

Name	Year	Description
Report 22910: Witness has unusual experience in area of the Great Dismal Swamp	2008
Report 4788: Screams heard in the Great Dismal Swamp	2000