Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Chesapeake, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,751
Population
256,322
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Norfolk suburb is full of natural amenities and serenity.
Relaxed
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Affordable
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Convenient
Chesapeake, spanning 351 square miles in Hampton Roads, combines suburban living with natural surroundings. The city features diverse housing options from waterfront properties along the Elizabeth River to established neighborhoods in Great Bridge and Western Branch. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,607, while two-bedroom rentals average $1,737 monthly. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge stands as a centerpiece for outdoor recreation, offering miles of trails for hiking and wildlife observation. Residents enjoy convenient access to Virginia Beach's shoreline and Norfolk's downtown, while established areas like Greenbrier and Deep Creek maintain their own neighborhood character.
The Battle of Great Bridge site preserves the city's Revolutionary War heritage, while modern Chesapeake thrives as an economic center, home to Dollar Tree's corporate headquarters and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. The city features outdoor spaces like the Chesapeake Arboretum and access to the Intracoastal Waterway. With a population approaching 250,000, Chesapeake maintains its community atmosphere while offering convenient access to shopping, dining, and recreation throughout Hampton Roads.
Popular Neighborhoods
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A nearby pier in the evening
Beach near Chesapeake
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,251
Average: $111,821
Education
72,363
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
124,683
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chesapeake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Chesapeake, VA is $1,895 for a studio, $1,751 for one bedroom, $1,853 for two bedrooms, and $2,335 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chesapeake has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,751/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$2,780/month
1,693 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,354/month
1,327 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,026/month
1,130 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chesapeake, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,307 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
695 Students
Deep Creek Central Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
888 Students
Edwin W. Chittum Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
762 Students
Great Bridge Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
728 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,285 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,288 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,223 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,223 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
858 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,602 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,314 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,314 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,492 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,145 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chesapeake Planetarium
- Chesapeake Arboretum
- Stumpy Lake
- Nauticus
- Children's Museum of Virginia
Transit / Subway
- Civic Plaza
- Harbor Park
- Ferry Stop - Waterside
- Ferry Stop - North Landing
- Ferry Stop - High St
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Norfolk International
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.