Chesapeake, VA Reviews

Chesapeake is a very nice area - 8/11/2013
Unless you are in South Norfolk part of Chesapeake....that is downtown and some areas are dangerous. The rest of Chesapeake is a very large area. It is conveniently located near Va Beach, Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. There's plenty of activities to do for locals and tourists alike. Replying to what somebody else stated--it is not a racist area. Maybe they are racist....but I live here and know it isn't. Read More

BORING....NOT NEIGHBOR FRIENDLY - 1/17/2013
I am 64, have lived in many places...Jamaica, W.I. Wyoming, PR, Phoenix, AZ, NYC, NJ, Wyoming, Georgia, SC, Upstate, NY, Utah, Springfield, Mass, .....this kis the boringest, unfriendliest city/towns and neighborhoods ever. Of course youm may find an exception or two, but that is rare. Many people out here promise to contact you and stay in touch, that more than quickly proves to be false. Unless you need to move hre, do yourselves a favor, DO NOT. Read More

Living in Chesapeake - 10/21/2011
I decided to live in Chesapeake due to being stationed here back in 1995 and have called it home ever since. When I got out of the Navy in 1997 I had the choice of moving back to Philly (which I love dearly) or to my exhusbands small unevolving hometown outside of Houston. There wasn't any debate, Chesapeake is where we would raise our children and it was the best decision we made. Although it is considered a city, it is more like a large suburan area with access to any of the other 6 cities which are nearby. In as much as 15 minutes I can be in either Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk or even NC. Not to mention you are minutes away from the beach and Bush Gardens, Water Country, the Williamsburg outlet are 45 mins to an hour away. If you are looking for the feel of the city, Chesapeake in not the place you want to be but if you are looking for quality housing with yard space and not hear your neighbors kids run up the steps then this in your locality. Unlike Virginia Beach, many Read More

Chesapeake, VA is a very boring place to live or v - 8/17/2011
I've lived in Chesapeake for the past four years. I have lived in several other states and can honestly say that Chesapeake is by far the most boring area I have ever been to. There is nothing about the area that makes it unique or interesting. I live in what is considered by most locals to be "the best and most affluent area of Chesapeake." Other than the public schools which are pretty good in Hickory, what is so great about this place? There is virtually nothing interesting to see or do. This includes the people, restaurants, shopping and architecture. Very generic. The people in Chesapeake, as well as all of Hampton Roads seem almost robotic. They lack facial expressions and all have very similar personalities. Not to mention are quite rude. It's almost creepy. I feel like i'm in the twilight zone. Has anyone else noticed this? Read More

Chesapeake, Virginia - 1/21/2011
I settled here initially when I transferred in with the military. It's a great place to live and raise a family. Like anywhere else, it has it's downsides. But overall a good Read More

Traffic-Yuuk!!! - 1/17/2010
This area for its relative size has the worst traffic. the numerous bridges and tunnels, military base traffic and tourists keep traffic in this region highly unpredictable and downright frustrating. Traveling west from the area to Richmond and D.C. on a weekend or during a holiday can be a nightmare. I will not miss the traffic or personal property/automobile taxes when I retire and move from Read More

Chesapeake, VA - 9/2/2009
Hampton Roads is a nice place to live, but Chesapeake is a very populated area and more and more houses are being built.
Chesapeake has a pretty good school system. They just built a new High School which has a lot of modern Read More

Ready to move from Chesapeake Va - 6/5/2009
Chesapeake Va has been a nice place, but recent increase in home prices, taxes, Traffic congestion has made us think of moving. Pros for Chesapeake: Good employment opportunites, not to far from beaches, close to rural Virginia. Cons for Chesapeake: Traffice Condestion (City of Chesapeake has not developed roads to support the increase in housing), High Real Estate Taxes, Property Taxes on Read More

Great Place to live - 2/25/2009
Chesapeake is a great place to live. Friendly people and numerous attractions. Close to seceral beaches and Read More

Climate in Chesapeake - 9/13/2007
It is really wonderful here. A little warm in the summer, but proximity to the ocean keeps the breezes coming. Everything is very flat, so put the sleds away (not much snow anyway)and get out the Read More