At a Glance
Median Income
$67,109
$49,716 per capita
Home Value
$335,200
Zillow: $401,403
Median Rent
$1,005/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,452/100K
7,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Chesapeake City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chesapeake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chesapeake City 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
Chesapeake City residents earn a median household income of $67,109 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,716. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chesapeake City is $335,200 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,403. Median rent is $1,005/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Chesapeake City reports 1,452 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 282% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,356/100K.
Education
32.8% of adults in Chesapeake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chesapeake City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population778
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density1,468/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,109
Per Capita$49,716
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$7,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
B+
Home Value$335,200
Rent$1,005
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$401,403
Housing Units470
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,452/100K
Property7,356/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,662/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Chesapeake City was founded in 1850.
The median home in Chesapeake City was built in 1951.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.