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Chesapeake, VA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Chesapeake.

Population: 145,959 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chesapeake, VA is $358,950 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $367,863 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,047/month. 30 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastal flooding, heat wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$358,950

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$358,950
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$358,950
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$367,863
Median list price
$367,963
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
586
For-sale inventory
541
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
413
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
212

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,047/mo
1-year rent change
+6.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
30
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
6
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Southeastern Virginia Training Center, Chesapeake City Public Schools
Schools include
Southeastern Va Tr Ctr Ep, B.M. Williams Primary, Crestwood Intermediate, Crestwood Middle, Oscar F. Smith High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, heat wave, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1,929
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Atlantic Wood Industries, Inc. (1.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,539
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
83,982
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
75,133

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (14 mi)
National parks include
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Chesapeake Regional Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL, VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL, SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+256 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
29.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,513
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,292
Average weekly wage
$1,147
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
846

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChesapeakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$358,950$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$367,863$380,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,047/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,513$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Chesapeake, VA?
$358,950.
What is the median sale price in Chesapeake, VA?
$367,863.
How long do homes take to sell in Chesapeake, VA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Chesapeake, VA?
Typical rent: $2,047/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chesapeake, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, heat wave, hurricane, inland flooding, tornado.
Is Chesapeake, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,929 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Chesapeake, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chesapeake, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chesapeake, VA?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Atlantic Wood Industries, Inc., 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve Chesapeake, VA?
30 schools (17 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chesapeake, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Chesapeake, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Chesapeake

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