Cheriton, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Northampton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
548 Population 503/sq mi density
$37,125 Median Income $27,441 per capita
$543 Median Rent 42.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,125 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cheriton, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,125
51% below
$27,441 per capita
Median Rent
$543/mo
53% below
42.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
41.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Cheriton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Rent
47%
Poverty
333%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cheriton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cheriton residents earn a median household income of $37,125 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,441. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 592 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Education

15.9% of adults in Cheriton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cheriton 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 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population548
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,125
Per Capita$27,441
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty41.3%
County GDP$682M
Avg Weekly Wage$832

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$543
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$395,619
Housing Units299
Rent Burden42.2%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,342/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation22 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cheriton was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Norfolk International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.500 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.