Virginia
Chincoteague is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,300. Residents earn $62,292 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chincoteague receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Chincoteague offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chincoteague is $62,292, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Chincoteague is $329,200, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Chincoteague is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,401 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Chincoteague enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 8.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,292 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,338 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,012 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,546 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,264 |
| County GDP | $2,039M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 146 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.86% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $329,200 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $357,790 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,102 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,826 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.86% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,239/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Total Violent | 102.5/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 34.2/100K |
| Assault | 68.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,401.2/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 68.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,332.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.3 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9493°N, 75.3526°W |
| County FIPS | 51001 |
Winner: Republican by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |