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Cape Charles, VA

Cape Charles, VA.

Population: 5,031 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$412,978
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+41.8%
10-year appreciation
+127.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$412,978
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
14

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind, hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (23 mi)
Nearest airport
Starbase Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Langley Air Force Base (LFI) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+56 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$2,628
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
55.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,566
Average weekly wage
$747
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
161

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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