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Southside Chesconessex, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
100 Population 74/sq mi density
$29,450 Median Income $30,165 per capita
$261,000 Home Value $280,956 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
317 Violent Crime/100K 1,821 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$29,450 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$261,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Southside Chesconessex, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,450
61% below
$30,165 per capita
Home Value
$261,000
7% below
Zillow: $280,956
Violent Crime
317/100K
17% below
1,821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Southside Chesconessex Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
39%
Home Value
93%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southside Chesconessex a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Southside Chesconessex residents earn a median household income of $29,450 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,165. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Southside Chesconessex is $261,000 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,956. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Southside Chesconessex reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,821/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Southside Chesconessex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southside Chesconessex has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population100
Median Age70.0 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$29,450
Per Capita$30,165
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012

Housing

D
Home Value$261,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$280,956
Housing Units147
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent317/100K
Property1,821/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Southside Chesconessex was built in 1948.
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
67.3% 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.