As of 2012, Chesapeake's population is 222,209 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 12.75 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Chesapeake is $219,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.18 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Chesapeake's cost of living is 14.40% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Chesapeake public schools spend $5,743 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in Chesapeake. --------------------The unemployment rate in Chesapeake is 6.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Chesapeake jobs have Increased by 0.61 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Chesapeake's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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• Homes under $250,000
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