At a Glance
Median Income
$94,189
$43,819 per capita
Home Value
$359,100
Zillow: $425,375
Median Rent
$1,523/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
1,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
12.7% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chesapeake residents earn a median household income of $94,189 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,819. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,889 business establishments, including 551 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chesapeake is $359,100 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,375. Median rent is $1,523/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Chesapeake reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,761/100K. The murder rate is 4.7/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Chesapeake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chesapeake has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population251,153
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density742/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,189
Per Capita$43,819
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$15,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$359,100
Rent$1,523
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$425,375
Housing Units95,076
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent346/100K
Property1,761/100K
Murder4.7/100K
Assault269/100K
Burglary187/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Chesapeake was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Norfolk International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 551 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.