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Chesapeake, WV


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Chesapeake, West Virginia

Chesapeake has a population of 1,643.

The People and Families of Chesapeake

In Chesapeake, about 48% of adults are married. Chesapeake offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Chesapeake, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chesapeake had a median family income of $35,703.

Chesapeake Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Chesapeake.

Commuting

In Chesapeake, 92% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Chesapeake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyChesapeake Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Chesapeake Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Chesapeake, WV

Comparing Chesapeake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women88
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better48
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
People Living Alone96
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime74
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