Apartments for rent in Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake is a mid-size city in Virginia with slightly more than 235,000 residents. The city's population, at an average age of just over 37, is younger than most cities in Virginia. Most residents own their homes in Chesapeake, and 29% of residents rent. The average rent of $1,262 a month is roughly equal to the state average.

Compared to the Virginia average, Chesapeake has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (6%). Additionally, 21% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Chesapeake: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 12% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of just over $85K, Chesapeake workers earn about the same as their peers elsewhere in Virginia. Chesapeake, however, compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Chesapeake residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes. Many residents (45%) drive to work, while public transit isn't used much. Relatively few residents walk to work.