At a Glance
Median Income
$37,125
$27,441 per capita
Median Rent
$543/mo
42.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
41.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheriton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 1.1% (69% 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.
Safety & Crime
Cheriton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,741/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population548
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density503/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,125
Per Capita$27,441
Unemployment1.1%
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%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,741/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,342/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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