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Living in Chesapeake, VA
Explore Chesapeake and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.5 / 10
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Chesapeake at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population252,583
Median Household Income$95,373
Median Home Value$378,400
Median Gross Rent$1,586
Median Age37.9
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment4.9%
Work From Home13.1%
Homeownership74.4%
Housing Vacancy3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Chesapeake is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Chesapeake and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Chesapeake
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$378,400
Median Gross Rent$1,586
Homeownership74.4%
Housing Vacancy3.3%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Chesapeake, VA
Median Household Income$95,373
Unemployment4.9%
Work From Home13.1%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Chesapeake and how households are structured
Population252,583
Median Age37.9
Average Household Size2.7
Chesapeake is a large population center with enough scale for conditions to differ substantially across neighborhoods.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Chesapeake
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Chesapeake point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High92.5°F
Average Winter Low33.6°F
Annual Rainfall54.0 in.
Annual Snowfall6.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Chesapeake
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Chesapeake is located in Chesapeake city County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Chesapeake city.
County Intelligence
Chesapeake & Chesapeake city
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Chesapeake is located in Chesapeake city, Virginia.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Chesapeake.
Current NarrowTheList data for Chesapeake shows a population of about 252,583. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Chesapeake city
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Chesapeake.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.