About Chowan County

Chowan is a county in the Norfolk Metropolitan area. It has a population of 13,835 and a population density of 81, which is 14% below the national average. It has a median age of 49, which is 13 years above the Norfolk Metro median age and 10 years above the national average.


Chowan County has a median home value of $214,601, which is 12% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,230 is 4% above the metro average rent and 41% below the national average rent The average household income in Chowan County is $51,188 , which is 35% below the Metro average household income and 34% below the national average of household income.

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$214,601Median Home Value
$245,100 Norfolk Metro Area
$1,230Median Rent
$1,180 Norfolk Metro Area
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Chowan County's population is made up of 54% married, 26% single, 11% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 49%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 21%. Homeowners make up 64% of the population in Chowan County.

13,835Population
1,781,671 Norfolk Metro Area
81Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
49 Median Age
36 Norfolk Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Chowan County is $32,479. The Median Household Income is $51,188

$32,479Income Per Capita
$42,218 Norfolk Metro Area
$51,188Median Household Income
$79,325 Norfolk Metro Area
21% Poverty Rate
12% Norfolk Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
4% Norfolk Metro Area
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Amenities in Chowan County
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$214,601Median Home Value
$245,100 Norfolk Metro Area
$1,230Median Rent
$1,180 Norfolk Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Norfolk Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
36%
Home Owners
64%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

4 crime index is 79 which is lower than the national average.

79
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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