Chase City, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,530 Population 1,155/sq mi density
$51,840 Median Income $25,920 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $150,102 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,840 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $594/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Chase City, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,840
31% below
$25,920 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
59% below
Zillow: $150,102
Median Rent
$594/mo
49% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Chase City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chase City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
41%
Rent
51%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chase City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chase City residents earn a median household income of $51,840 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,920. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,062 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chase City is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,102. Median rent is $594/month, with 22.2% 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 1958.

Education

14.8% of adults in Chase City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chase City has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,530
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,155/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,840
Per Capita$25,920
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,602M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$594
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$150,102
Housing Units1,465
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,700/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation528 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband67.8%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Chase City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.