Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Chamberlayne is a small town in Virginia with a population of 5,000. Residents earn $102,656 per year, which is 37% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chamberlayne receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Chamberlayne stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chamberlayne is $102,656, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Chamberlayne among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Chamberlayne is $302,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,647 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Chamberlayne is a highly educated community — 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Chamberlayne enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,656 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,705 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,604 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,112 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,205 |
| County GDP | $35,106M |
| Restaurants | 728 |
| Healthcare | 606 |
| Retail | 780 |
| Manufacturing | 201 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,923 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.29% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |
| Census Median | $302,500 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $366,844 |
| Median List Price | $400,000 |
| Median List Price | $400,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $258 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,647 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,923 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.29% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,130/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 606 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.8 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 183 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6274°N, 77.4282°W |
| County FIPS | 51760 |
Winner: Democrat by 66.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,493/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 606 |
| Restaurants | 728 |
| Retail Stores | 780 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |