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Chesapeake, VA
Virginia · Chesapeake city · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk Metro
Chesapeake is a large city in Virginia with a population of 251,153. Residents earn $94,189 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
251,153
Population
742/sq mi density
$94,189
Median Income
$43,819 per capita
$359,100
Home Value
$413,755 Zillow
$1,523
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
456
Violent Crime/100K
2,273 property/100K
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Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$94,189 median income, 3.1% unemployment
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Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$359,100 home value, $1,523/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Chesapeake
Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Bigfoot Sightings
2
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Chesapeake, VA
6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Chesapeake, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Owens-Melvin House | Marker is at the intersection of Shell Road and Owens Terrace, on the right when traveling south on Shell Road. |
| Justin Holland | Marker is at the intersection of Shell Road and George Washington Highway (Business U.S. 17), on the right when traveling east on Shell Road. |
| Herring (Heron) Ditch | Marker is on Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, 0.8 miles south of George Washington Highway (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling south. |
| North West Canal | Marker is on Old U.S. 17, on the right when traveling south. |
| Norfolk County Almshouse | Marker is at the intersection of Library Drive and Shea Drive, on the left when traveling north on Library Drive. |
| Battle of Great Bridge | Marker is on Battlefield Boulevard South (Virginia Route 168) north of Albermarle Drive, on the right when traveling north. |