At a Glance
Median Income
$102,656
$61,705 per capita
Home Value
$302,500
Zillow: $375,010
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
10.7% smoking rate
How Chamberlayne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chamberlayne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chamberlayne a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chamberlayne residents earn a median household income of $102,656 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,705. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chamberlayne is $302,500 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,010. Median rent is $1,647/month, with 19.7% 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 1972.
Education
52.6% of adults in Chamberlayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chamberlayne has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,000
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,656
Per Capita$61,705
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,500
Rent$1,647
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$375,010
Housing Units2,234
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation183 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Chamberlayne was built in 1972.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.