Cape Charles, VA

Living in Cape Charles

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 61
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 49
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 38
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Schools 79
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Residents

1.2k Population +127 (2010–19)
58  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
46% College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
48% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years46%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black20%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate19%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office21%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home18%

Housing

$346k Median Home Value +$67k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$502 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier39%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas10%
Utility gas1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cape Charles

United States45
Virginia30
Northampton County10

Property Crime in Cape Charles

United States48
Virginia39
Northampton County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 3 2
Feb 41 3 2
Mar 48 4 0
Apr 57 3 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 71 5 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 43 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cape Charles

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding14
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cape Charles, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cape Charles, VA

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Broadwater Academy
21 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Cape Charles, VA

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Hampton University
24 miles, SW
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Bethel College
26 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cape Charles, VA

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Airports

Airports near Cape Charles, VA

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