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County overview

Chesapeake city

Virginia - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Chesapeake city.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Chesapeake city

Population
249,377
Age 65+
13.8%
Median age
37.4
Owner-occupied
73.3%
With disability
11.7%
Median home value
$339,500
Median income
$92,703
Residents 65+
34,375
How Chesapeake city compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-16.4%
% owner-occupied
+13.1%
% with disability
-9.3%
Median household income
+23.4%
Median home value
+20.4%
Median age
-2.9%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Virginia

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1,145,354 residents
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481,114 residents
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457,900 residents
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420,773 residents
Chesterfield County
366,019 residents
Henrico County
333,120 residents
Norfolk city
236,973 residents
Arlington County
235,845 residents

Aging-in-place in Chesapeake city

Chesapeake city is home to roughly 249,377 residents, of whom about 34,414 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.8%, well below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 73.3% of homes in Chesapeake city are owner-occupied at a median home value of $339,500. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 11.7% of Chesapeake city residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.