Living in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
239,982
Unemployment
4.7%
Poverty
8.6%
Median Home
$273,700
Median Income
$78,640
Median Rent
$1,279
Chesapeake SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
6
Chesapeake, VA Crime Report
6,653
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,729.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
10.22%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chesapeake / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,653 | 2,729.7 | 1,850.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,112 | 456.3 | 208.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 7 | 2.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 139 | 57.0 | 41.3 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 855 | 350.8 | 128.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 5,541 | 2,273.5 | 1,642.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 510 | 209.3 | 162.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 4,641 | 1,904.2 | 1,359.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 390 | 160.0 | 120.3 | 219.9 |
Chesapeake, VA Cost Of Living
108
Chesapeake's Overall Cost Of Living
Chesapeake's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Chesapeake | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
Chesapeake, VA Photos
Rankings for Chesapeake in Virginia
Map Of Chesapeake, VA
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Population over time in Chesapeake
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 239,982 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 237,820 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 235,410 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 233,194 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 230,601 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 228,168 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 225,597 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 223,233 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 220,837 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 219,268 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chesapeake
| Race | Chesapeake | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.4% | 61.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 29.3% | 18.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Chesapeake
| Gender | Chesapeake | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chesapeake for adults over 25
| Education | Chesapeake | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Chesapeake, Virginia
| Income | Chesapeake | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 17.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.8% | 10.9% | 7.7% |
