Chesapeake, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Kanawha County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,615 Population 3,365/sq mi density
$60,526 Median Income $24,178 per capita
$83,100 Home Value $92,838 Zillow
$979 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,526 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, $979/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Chesapeake, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,526
19% below
$24,178 per capita
Home Value
$83,100
71% below
Zillow: $92,838
Median Rent
$979/mo
16% below
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
29%
Rent
84%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chesapeake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $60,526 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,178. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chesapeake is $83,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,838. Median rent is $979/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

14.7% of adults in Chesapeake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chesapeake has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,615
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,365/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,526
Per Capita$24,178
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,100
Rent$979
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$92,838
Housing Units771
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation605 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Chesapeake was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.