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Chesapeake, VA
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Population: 247,172
Home Price: $291,700
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Overview
Chesapeake is a midsize city in the state of Virginia with a population of 247,172. Chesapeake has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
26.1 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Chesapeake, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$38,952
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$85,563
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
Median Age
37.1
42.8
42.3
Gender
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
Male
49.2%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
White
58.3%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
29.6%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
3.5%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
2.2%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.2%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$291,700
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,140
$1,085
$801
Family Households
55.3%
55.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.6%
26.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
72.7%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
27.3%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.4%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.5%
23.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.3%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
22.2%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
86.7%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
79.9%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
Murder
2.9
3.1
3.0
Rape
45.5
36.1
38.0
Robbery
57.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
350.8
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Chesapeake
Virginia
United States
Burglary
209.3
194.9
336.1
Theft
1904.2
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
160.0
109.6
167.1
Arson
4.9
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Chesapeake, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
gluten free
fast food
red wine
countryside
gift baskets
yummy food
local restaurants
beer
plant based
hot sauce
vegan
veg
pizza
craft beer
wine
cold drinks
chef
fried chicken
meat
country music
hiphoprap music
music hiphoprap
high school football
sports entertainment
video games
football
philly sports
sports teams
sports commentary
cleveland sports
college football
movies tv
hockey player
college basketball
basketball
baseball
wrestling
college athletics
motorsport
inspired by
digital artist
digital art
fine art
nsfw art
art prints
nature
creative
natural history
pfp
painter designer
graphic design
digital creators
stylist creative
comics
photography
nft
illustrator
theatre
icon
spare time
single dad
video games
board games
anime
movies tv
fighting games
books
random thoughts
horror movies
gaming
fitness
fulltime
pokemon
favorite pastimes
fast cars
youtuber
comics
photography
gameplay videos
sports
local news
hiphoprap music
music hiphoprap
sports entertainment
sports commentary
producer
tv
movies tv
arts
executive producer
creative
booking
special events
battle rap
awardwinning
virginianpilot
gaming
digital creators
longest running
sports
wildlife
beach
wildlife nature
space
arts
nature
special events
summer
photography
gardening
birding
boating
conservation
snorkeling
nightlife
lawn
winter
camping
astronomy
new arrivals
girl scout cookies
food lion
gift card
gift baskets
local restaurants
personal shopper
shopping center
online shopping
amazon
drive thru
tesco
etsy shop
etsy
gas station
affordable prices
ampm sun ampm
grocery store
bundles
cafe
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