Chester Gap, VA
Living in Chester Gap
Bikeability
13
Walkability
3
Commute
1
Public Transit
27
Affordability
63
Public Safety
92
Airports
60
Hospitals
86
Colleges
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
100
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.1k
Population
+183 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate27%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$88k
Median Household Income
+$34k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
61 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K33%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K24%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance25%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office15%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation2%
Housing
$200k
Median Home Value
-$24k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$877
Median Monthly Rent
+$351 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K35%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas14%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester Gap
United States45
Virginia30
Washington Metro Area33
Rappahannock County5
Property Crime in Chester Gap
United States48
Virginia39
Washington Metro Area35
Rappahannock County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester Gap
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding68
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester Gap, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester Gap, VA
Wakefield County Day School
4 miles, S
Mountain Laurel Montessori School
4 miles, NW
Virginia International Academy
6 miles, N
Randolph-Macon Academy
6 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Chester Gap, VA
Shenandoah University
22 miles, N
Catholic Distance University
34 miles, NE
American Public University System
34 miles, NE
Fairfax University of America
42 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester Gap, VA
Warren Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NW
Fauquier Hospital
20 miles, SE
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
21 miles, W
Page Memorial Hospital, Inc
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Chester Gap, VA
Washington Dulles International Airport
37 miles, E
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
52 miles, S
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
58 miles, SW
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
59 miles, E