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Cape Charles, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Poquoson city County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,278
Population
360/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$62,314 per capita
$589,000
Home Value
$395,619 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
399
Violent Crime/100K
299 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$589,000 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$589,000
109% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.5%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,088
Median year built: 1960
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$589,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$395,619
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.5%
Owner-Occupied
39.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$840/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1960
Average age of housing stock: 66 years
Homeownership Rate
60.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $589,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,619 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,088 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |