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Chincoteague, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,300 Population 356/sq mi density
$62,292 Median Income $42,338 per capita
$329,200 Home Value $357,790 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
139 Violent Crime/100K 1,741 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,292 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$329,200 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chincoteague, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,292
17% below
$42,338 per capita
Home Value
$329,200
17% above
Zillow: $357,790
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
63% below
1,741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
10% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Chincoteague Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chincoteague's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
117%
Rent
95%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chincoteague a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chincoteague residents earn a median household income of $62,292 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,338. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chincoteague is $329,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,790. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 19.9% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Chincoteague reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,741/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

37.2% of adults in Chincoteague hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chincoteague has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population3,300
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,292
Per Capita$42,338
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

B+
Home Value$329,200
Rent$1,102
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$357,790
Housing Units4,415
Rent Burden19.9%

Crime

F
Violent139/100K
Property1,741/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary279/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chincoteague was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.