Hi all, Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,523/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $94,189 in Chesapeake. The median home value here is around $359,100, which seems about average. Median household income is $94,189, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Mackenzie Ward
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The school system is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Rylee Hernandez
nah I disagree
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Kai White
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much developing but now it's improving.
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Isabelle Alvarez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in South. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in education. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Bella Bennett
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Nathan C.
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in The Heights area are average. Kids love it here.
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