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Compare Chesapeake to Virginia Beach
This post compares Chesapeake, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Chesapeake (city) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 235,410 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $50,491 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $260,900 | $267,300 |
| White | 61% | 67% |
| Black | 29% | 19% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| With Kids | 38% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 35 |
| Rentals | 29% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Chesapeake or Virginia Beach?
A: Chesapeake has a smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 235410 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Chesapeake or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Chesapeake.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Chesapeake or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Chesapeake.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Virginia Beach does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Chesapeake versus 36% for Virginia Beach.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Chesapeake may include: Suffolk, Newport-News, and Lake-Ridge.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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