Apartments for rent in Chase City, VA

Chase City, Virginia is a small town with just over 2,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (23%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals figure less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 43, is older than most cities in Virginia. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 74% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $523 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Virginia. Over the course of a year, renters in Chase City will save around $9,100 compared to the state average.

Chase City has an average commute time of about 26 minutes, shorter than the Virginia average of about 30 minutes. Many residents (34%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Chase City has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (23%) compared to the national average. Further, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Chase City: healthcare and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 12% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Chase City workers earn an average annual income of just over $44K, about $44,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Chase City's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.