Chesapeake, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 228,749 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Chesapeake lies along the banks of the Elizabeth River.
Cultural Attractions
Colonial Williamsburg is less than an hour's drive from Chesapeake.
Recreation
The 107,000-acre Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is one of 10 scenic parks in the area.
Economy
Chesapeake General Hospital is the city's leading employer.
Fun Fact
The FBI ranked Chesapeake as one of the safest cities of its size in the nation.
| Median home price [details] | $243,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $248,500 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 3,419 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 18 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $2,778 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 25 |
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