At a Glance
Median Income
$46,667
$36,439 per capita
Home Value
$106,100
Zillow: $149,949
Median Rent
$795/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
371/100K
742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.0% smoking rate
How Chesapeake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chesapeake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chesapeake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chesapeake residents earn a median household income of $46,667 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,439. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chesapeake is $106,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,949. Median rent is $795/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Chesapeake reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 742/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Chesapeake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chesapeake has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,082
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density2,302/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$36,439
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,100
Rent$795
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$149,949
Housing Units597
Rent Burden18.5%
Crime
F
Violent371/100K
Property742/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation565 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Chesapeake was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.