In Chesapeake, Virginia, the median home price is $429,739, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $95,373; the population is 252,583; schools rate 8.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 416.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Chesapeake at a glance
Population
252,583
Median Household Income
$95,373
Typical Home Value
$429,739
School District Rating
8.0
Violent Crime Rate
416.1
Avg Commute Time
25.8
About Chesapeake
Chesapeake has a population of 252,583. The median home value is $429,739, 9% below the Virginia median. Median household income is $95,373 (2% above the Virginia median).
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Chesapeake
1 town, by population.
County rankings in Virginia
Every county in Virginia, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Virginia
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Virginia
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Virginia
- 10Best school ratingsVirginia School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Virginia
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Virginia
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Virginia
Chesapeake at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Chesapeake?
- Chesapeake has a population of 252,583 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Chesapeake?
- The median home value in Chesapeake is $429,739. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Chesapeake?
- Median household income in Chesapeake is $95,373 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Chesapeake in?
- Chesapeake is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Chesapeake?
- Chesapeake contains 1 town or municipality. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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