About Chesapeake County

Chesapeake is a county in the Norfolk Metropolitan area. It has a population of 253,886 and a population density of 717, which is 87% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is 2 years above the Norfolk Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Chesapeake city has a median home value of $246,550, which is 1% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,551 is 24% above the metro average rent and 26% below the national average rent The average household income in Chesapeake County is $92,633 , which is 14% above the Metro average household income and 16% above the national average of household income.

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$246,550Median Home Value
$245,100 Norfolk Metro Area
$1,551Median Rent
$1,180 Norfolk Metro Area

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Chesapeake County's population is made up of 55% married, 30% single, 10% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 75% of the population in Chesapeake County.

253,886Population
1,781,671 Norfolk Metro Area
717Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
36 Norfolk Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Chesapeake County is $42,655. The Median Household Income is $92,633

$42,655Income Per Capita
$42,218 Norfolk Metro Area
$92,633Median Household Income
$79,325 Norfolk Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
12% Norfolk Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
4% Norfolk Metro Area
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Amenities in Chesapeake County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$246,550Median Home Value
$245,100 Norfolk Metro Area
$1,551Median Rent
$1,180 Norfolk Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Norfolk Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
25%
Home Owners
75%
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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

Chesapeake crime index is 100 which is lower than the national average.

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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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