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Living in Chesapeake City, Virginia
Virginia's second-most populous city. Greenbrier and Great Bridge suburbs in the north, farmland and the Great Dismal Swamp in the south.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Chesapeake City is $409,900, with most homes between $302,000 and $560,000.
Commute & how people work
About 13% of Chesapeake City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 26 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 27% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 26% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 27% | |
| 45 min or more | 12% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 76% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.6% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 13% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Chesapeake City Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 80% passing Math and 79% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Chesapeake City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Aldi, 1269 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Harris Teeter, 237 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Walmart Neighborhood Market, 673 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Walmart Supercenter, 632 Grassfield Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Arby's, 225 Hillcrest Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Busky's Chill & Grill, 237 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Chick-fil-A, 205 Carmichael Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Domino's, 450 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Dunkin', 1100 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Hardee's, 1240 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks, 249 Hanbury Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- RoJo Coffee Co., 388 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Pale Horse Coffee, 1296 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Kitty Kingdom Cat Cafe, 565 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Carvel
- sweetFrog
Bars & breweries
- Big Ugly Brewery
Shops & retail
- Petco, 237 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Target, 233 Carmichael Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322-2182
- Dollar Tree, 504 Bud Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Cutting Edge Water Sports, 1115 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Floral Creations, Chesapeake
- AT&T
Health & medical
- Behl Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, 237 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Edinburgh Animal Hospital, 233 Hillcrest Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Hanbury Dental Care, 249 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Hanbury Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, 1933 Edwin Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Family Vision Care, 160 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Great Bridge Medical Associates, 512 Albemarle Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Pharmacies
- Walgreens, 201 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Rite Aid, 1415 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Gyms & fitness
- Anytime Fitness, 237 Carmichael Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- The Little Gym, 237 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA, 633 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- YMCA at Edinburgh, 1933 Edwin Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- CrossFit Great Bridge, 565 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Jazzercise, Chesapeake
Personal care
- Coastal Virginia Styling, 565 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322-5569
- Studio 412, 344 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Hair Group, Chesapeake
- Nails First, 1249 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Options Hairstyling, 565 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Sun Nails & Tan, Chesapeake
Banks
- Navy Federal Credit Union, 241 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- ABNB Credit Union, 1109 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Bank of Hampton Roads, 208 Carmichael Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Chartway Federal Credit Union, 575 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Southern Bank, 1217 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Truist, 238 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Hardware & home
- Floors Unlimited, 1020 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Taylor's Do It Center, 330 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Aqua Leisure Pools
- D. Miller's Mulch
- Pot's N Paints
Auto services
- AutoZone, 338 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Tire Choice, 221 Carmichael Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Advance Auto Parts, 621 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- O'Reilly Auto Parts, 1248 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Bells Mill Auto Care, 964 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- CarScope Repair and Diagnosis, 1014 Bells Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Churches & faith communities
- Grassfield Bible Baptist Church, 962 Shillelagh Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
- Rise Church, 916 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Good Hope Church, 1633 Benefit, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Gordon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1164 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Grassfield Baptist Church, 1772 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
- Great Bridge Methodist Church, 201 Stadium Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Other services
- The UPS Store, 237 Hanbury Road East, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- H D Oliver Funeral Home, 1416 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Oman Funeral Home, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Sun Cleaners, 565 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Twiford Funeral Home, 929 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Gas stations
- BP, 1040 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Exxon, 1260 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Marathon, 600 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Murphy USA, 205 Hillcrest Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- 7-Eleven
- Shell
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 242 Battlefield Boulevard South, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Millers, 1040 South Battlefield Boulevard
- Joe's Kwik Mart, 600 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Miller Mart, 1229 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Pete's Food Mart, 444 Waters Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- Murphy USA
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Chesapeake City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Colleges & training
Hospitals & health systems
- Atlantic Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
- Cedar Chiropractic
- Chesapeake Family Practice
- Chesapeake Medical Center
- Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
- Family Vision Care
- Great Bridge Medical Associates
- Patient First
Government & public sector
- Chesapeake City Hall
- Chesapeake Planetarium
- General District Court
- Instructional Services Center
Major employers & offices
- AAA Insurance
- Allison Plante State Farm Insurance
- Allstate
- Al Vincents Auto Insurance
- Bay Atlantic Mortgage
- Bayshore Concrete Products
- C A B Builders Inc
- Chesapeake Core Supply
Business & industrial parks
- Deep Creek Locks
- Dominion Energy
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Chesapeake City?
The median sale price in Chesapeake City is $409,900, with most homes between $302,000 and $560,000.
What are property taxes like in Chesapeake City?
Chesapeake City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.01 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.01% a year).
How are the schools in Chesapeake City?
Chesapeake City Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 80% passing Math and 79% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Chesapeake City?
The average commute for Chesapeake City workers is about 26 minutes, and 35% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Chesapeake City?
About 13% of Chesapeake City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Chesapeake City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 7,428 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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