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Cape Charles, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Poquoson city County
Cape Charles, VA
At a Glance
How Cape Charles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape Charles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cape Charles a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cape Charles residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,314. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cape Charles is $589,000 , 109% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,619. Median rent is $840/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Cape Charles reports 399 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 299/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.9% of adults in Cape Charles hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape Charles has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.