Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Cape Charles is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,278. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cape Charles receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cape Charles offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cape Charles is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cape Charles is $589,000, making it a premium housing market at 109% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 11.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Cape Charles is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,741 per 100,000, 40% above the national average.
Cape Charles is a highly educated community — 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Cape Charles enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,314 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $896 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,652 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.97% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
| Census Median | $589,000 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $395,619 |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.97% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,082/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,741.1/100K |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 101.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,538.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 101.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2497°N, 76.0142°W |
| County FIPS | 51735 |
Winner: Republican by 45.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 57.9% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |