Chesapeake County

VA · Pop. 110,416 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Chesapeake County is a mixed county in VA with a population of approximately 110,416.

$/Acre: $9,976

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 207 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 170.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax5.33%

Cost of Living Index109.5

Median Household Income$36,339

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,976

Median Home Price$551K

Acres for Sale495

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season207 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,350 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K350

Property Crime /100K311

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak